I was given over a million dollars of inheritance AMA

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My mom was really successful in a business she started when she was 23, and was able to retire at 35. I was given some of my inheritance when I turn 18, and am now 25, but will assumably get a lot more when my parents pass.

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  1. Soft_Enthusiasm7584 Avatar

    What would you like to do now since money doesn’t seem to be a concern/issue?

  2. Doreboms Avatar

    Will you give any of it to charity or people who need it more than you?

  3. OrdinaryCredit Avatar

    What an amazing gift your parents have given you! Have you pursued an education and what do you have for fun?

  4. Liquid_Fire__ Avatar

    In those 7 years into how much did you turn that million?

  5. Distinct-Fly-786 Avatar

    Invest in your financial education. Talk to a lawyer to set up a trust, financial advisors on setting up a portfolio to invest and tax accountants depending where you live. Don’t tell any of your friends, unless they’re also rich.
    You can live off the interest and never touch the principle for the rest of your life.

  6. RoyalBug Avatar
  7. Beautiful-Muscle-255 Avatar

    Can I have a tenner?

  8. Agitated_Ruin132 Avatar

    What type of business was it?

  9. 1of7Madmaggiemains Avatar

    Thanks for this post, currently on my way to square up with my parents.

  10. truefan31 Avatar

    Congratulations

  11. MrMeesesPieces Avatar

    Can I borrow 10 bucks?

  12. starsings Avatar

    The advice is never touch the capital. It is the machine that will make you money.

  13. brendenskates Avatar

    Can I have some?

  14. foodee123 Avatar

    What business did your mum start at 23!?

  15. cheese_resurrection Avatar

    Favorite kind of cheese?

  16. FineInstruction1397 Avatar

    How do you spend your time? What do you do for “work” and for fun?

  17. Familiar-Agency-3245 Avatar

    What business was she in

  18. smartwatersucks Avatar

    You might consider changing your profile picture to be more anonymous.

  19. 1ScreamCheesePlz Avatar

    Do you plan to do anything with that money to help your community?

  20. Leading_Watercress45 Avatar

    What charities do you donate to?

  21. Odd_Bodkin Avatar

    So you are expecting to find yourself soon where I am — retired, not concerned about money, but also not dead. In fact, quite lively. Desire for purpose does not go away just because the purpose is not tied to earning a living. What is your thought about yourself in that regard?

    I consider myself at an advantage, frankly, because I’ve had almost triple your lifetime to explore and understand myself about this question. Mistakes are easy, and the consequences may be pretty disruptive, though there’s always something to be learned from them.

  22. Distinct-Fly-786 Avatar

    Maybe it’s a test from your mum to see how you manage the million before she can trust you with tens or hundreds of millions. Good luck.

  23. TempleofSpringSnow Avatar

    May I have 100 bucks please?

  24. CagedSwan Avatar

    If you could go back to 18, would you choose to inherit the money again, or would you have rather not. Do you think it has altered your outlook on life, to the point it could impede your personal progress in terms of goals and livelihood?

  25. Addktd0606 Avatar

    Her responses in this AMA have left me speechless. Be prepared to be let down if anyone else asks a question and she responds. Best of luck to you with your future.

  26. JamesHowlettReborn Avatar

    What kind of business did she do?

  27. After_Strength5166 Avatar

    10,000 would be nice. Thanks

  28. Perenniallyredundant Avatar

    I get the feeling OP will not be able to handle and grow this money in the slightest