I don't usually think about it much. I have big dreams for
   humanities future but for myself I don't dream big, I just do as
   big as I can without overly stressing. Honestly, I don't know.
   Probably use some wisely, some foolishly, hopefully make it last
   'til I die. == BUT, if I was your financial adviser, I'd suggest
   the following: A) Invest using DRiP style on the indexes. (all
   of 'em worldwide but primarily DJIA + s&p) B) Percentage of
   Stocks to bonds: Bond percentage = 100 - your age. Stocks, the
   rest. Simple way to mitigate risk. Bonds seem useless these days
   but they lead to greater stability. Maybe you want revolution,
   in which case, skip the bonds. You _could_ allocate a SMALL
   percentage into Bitcoin style investing but that's just play
   money. Still, has possibilities. Same with "fun stocks" -
   investing in dreams. Just keep it a small percentage of the
   total allocation of paper investment: 5%-10% max. C) Purchase
   run down building and convert to affordable housing. Rent is
   currently not taxable. But... be an ethical slumlord and
   actually fix the stuff that breaks, hire security and what not.
   Oh, and have the managers live at greatly reduced cost. You can
   do co-op or everyone for themselves - or have themes if you
   like, so long as you're not breaking housing laws. D) Start
   several businesses. E) Hire 3 lawyers. (that should be first).
   Gives you multiple perspectives to guide you in uncertain
   waters. Investment percentage? That's up to you. You'll need
   liquid funds as well: I'm tying you up in a lot of
   investments... and you can always draw from them -- but these
   investments SHOULD allow you to live off the profit and not
   touch too much of the initial winnings. = I played around with
   this stuff long ago and learned a lot. I don't do it now, but
   I've checked around, and sound advice now is the same sound
   advice 16 years ago, which is the same sound advice 50 years
   ago. Seems to work. ==