[zachcb]

Put it in an index fund and leave it.

[wasbornyestrday]

How does one do this? Does it involve a broker? Is their cut irrespective of market performance? Do the anecdotes and unspoken secrets about "mom-and-pop investors" not apply?

[zachcb]

Just signup for a Fidelity account, go here (FUSVX):

https://fundresearch.fidelity.com/mutual-funds/summary/31591...

And put the money in there. It'll invest in the S&P 500. It's one of the easiest and best investments you can make.

I do not know about any of these anecdotes or unspoken secrets.

[savethefuture]

Just don't forget about it, make sure you keep track of it and follow it, it is fun to watch your money grow with compounding interest and dividends.