<prompt> Human: Hi. First poster here..I would like to start investing, buying shares on stock exchange, trading,et cetera.. Which books or websites are absolute gold for newbies like me to get started?  <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. 