<prompt> Human: Hi all. Not much experience in economics or finance, but I hope to soon. Within the next 12 months, I will have amassed 10,000 - 20,000, depending on how lucky I get. Knowing this, Ive downloaded a handful of economics textbooks, and I plan to read through them and others in the next few months so that I dont feel so lost. In the meantime, I was wondering if you guys have any general advice for investing my money in a way that turns it into more money? It doesnt have to be quick, nor risk free, but preferably not very timelabor intensive as I will be attending grad school for my PhD soon.  <response>: Read the FAQ and come back with actual questions. Put those research skills to work 