Roach, who uses they/them pronouns, still shares an apartment with their brother despite having more than enough money to buy a house.
Roach, 24, the youngest ever “Jeopardy” super-champion, the $560,983 in winnings has done little to change how they live their daily life.
Despite the popular fantasy that a sudden financial windfall — whether a game-show win, an inheritance or a lawsuit settlement — will radically change a young person’s life, it’s not a guarantee.
It does, of course, for some, allowing them to buy a house or adventure around the world at a young age.
But for those who receive money after losing a loved one or who are learning to manage large sums of money for the first time, a windfall can feel overwhelming.
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Locations:
Toronto, Halifax , Nova Scotia