<prompt> Human: ive just started a new job one that has potential to be a career. been here approx. 6 months so far and after the one year mark was going to take a lil savings and play around the stock market. never have attempted this before and was wondering a few things. how much to get started with. tips for buying and selling...general things really. im sure more questions will rise as i delve deeper. any tipstrickssuggrestions will be much appreciated.  <response>: Please read the information found in the FAQ particularly I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! and the Long-Term Investing Start-Up Kit You may find Your 401k and You: Basic Information and Your IRA and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. 