<prompt> Human: Hi, I am a student interested in investing and hopefully get myself financially off the ground a bit early. As a Costco member, I was just researching about investing in Costco and I found Computershare. I am wondering if someone could explain to me how investing works or in this case direct investing. Thanks,  <response>: Please read the information found in the FAQ particularly I Have X ... What Do I Do With It?! You may find Your IRA and You: Basic Information and Your 401k and You: Basic Information worth a read as well. 