<prompt> Human: I work for a company that allows me to invest my 401K in the stock market via Charles Schwab. I dont have much yet but I would like to make more than the average bear. Ive around 2k to invest play around money and about 4k more should your advice go well. Ive got ambition to learn and an eager to hear your thoughts.Question 1: Do you have any advice to a newbie investor on where to start? I dont have all day to stare at the stock market.Question 2: Ive been reading online but people want money for reports. Are there any places to go for the average Joe? Question 3: I hear a lot about mutual funds on rpersonalfinance any advice on how to pick one? If that is the route to go? Thanks a ton in advance!Sincerely,LOST IN TRANSLATION  <response>: Start by educating yourself - Read the Bogleheads Guide To Investing. In it youll learn why index funds, not indivdual stocks, are the way to go. 