<prompt> Human: So i got my first serious job this summer and it pays well for a college student. My first pay check was a higher number than any number that has ever been in either my Checking or savings. I blew that check on purpose but my second check was even bigger my first day was in the middle of a pay cycle.I am super, super lucky to have parents who were diligent enough to have saved to send me to college and pay for everything plus a very small allowance. My question is, what do i do with all this money? Im going to be getting total this summer in the neighborhood of 8k. I dont want to just leave that in my checking account and my savings account gets a penny every few months on 500. I want to put it away and see it do something. I have zero experience with stock market and such. My dad talked about a DRIP but i cant find any banksinstitutions that offer those. I feel that its too early for a IRA or other retirement. I want to start saving for a down payment or something. Also, my work doesnt offer 401k or any other investment to internCo-Ops me. Reddit, I need your help!Edit: Reading is hard. Consider everything already said back story. Talk to me about DRIPs. Where can I find them, Pros-Cons, anything you got!  <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 IRA and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. 