<prompt> Human: I have 6000 saved up and Im looking into putting that money to work other then just having it sit in a bank account. Im interested in long term ETFs or index funds. Im looking in the more let my money work and leave it alone type of investment. You guys have any pointers, suggestions, or advice for a young guy like me just starting off and interested in this whole investing thing? And thanks in advance.PS: Open to other investing suggestions besides ETFs and index funds.  <response>: For young people in the US and other developed countries, this advice will apply pretty well most of the way through college, below the age of 20 or so. You may also be interested in the reading list which also includes some videos.I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subredditmessagecompose?torpersonalfinance if you have any questions or concerns. 