As a young investor, you can still invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Be sure to read the prospectus (a legal document describing goals, risks, fees, etc.) before putting your money in any investment.

• Stocks and bonds
• Mutual funds

Read more about investing on the Web site of the American Association of Individual Investors, or the clearinghouse of information brought to you by the Alliance for Investor Education, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has investor resources and tools.