Getting started.

Hello, I'm a new member here and am very interested in learning how I can invest my money in profitable sources. I'm currently 17 1/2 years old and would very much like to be successful by my late 20's. Does anyone have any tips on what I can invest my money in? Are stocks a good idea?

Having a plan (which you do) is a great start to success.

Read online investing newsletters and visit financial websites. Yahoo and MSN both have good "Investing 101"-type guidelines to help get you started. These resources can help you get your foot in the door of the investing world.

Save, plan tax-wise, research investments and diversify are four key issues you should live by.