<prompt> Human: So I was talking to a friend of mine who is currently working as a sectary making 11 an hour. He asked me what kind of stocksinvests he should make to gain wealth later in life and my suggestion was opposite of what he expected and Im curious what you guys think.I told him he isnt really making enough money to justify an investment at his age. 20 yrs old and that he needs to take his 11 an hour and invest it in himself. He needs to ensure that he looks professional clothesappearancetake care of himself and improve his educational backgroundexperience to find a better paying job later in life. 5,000 on a trade school IMHO is better money spent then 5,000 in the stock market at 20 yrs old.A few updates My friend lives in Georgia, at 11 an hour he makes about 21,000 a year if you pinch your pennies you could live on your own but it isnt a good life. He is lucky to still be living with his parents and he got the job through a friend. I do believe he will make more money later on and be more satisfied He expressed interest before in a trade he is thinking air plane mechanic he likes airplanes is actually a very good saver and I was quite surprised by how much he has saved since he turned 18...I never really see him spend money. He has 11,000 in the bank. The 5,000 was just a throw out their type number  <response>: The best way to have more money is to earn more money. The second best way is to spend less money. The third best way is to invest the money youre not spending. Since hes on the low income side of earning, that is his best opportunity for quick gains. 