I made $24k over the last month. Now what?
mschy: 1) I'd set aside enough money to live for a year in something that's boring, low-return and dead safe.  And I wouldn't touch it.  This will give you enormous flexibility when deciding what to do with your life and career.2) I'd talk to financial professionals to figure out how to structure things for maximum gain (e.g. what can you legally write off?  can you create retirement programs for yourself?  etc.)3) I'd take classes in my areas of weakness, so I'm better prepared for the Next Big Thing.