[garethsprice]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29031758/If%20You%20Can.... <- this is a good read on the basics. A target date or low cost index fund with automatic deductions is a good "fire and forget" strategy. Once you leave, you can roll it over into your own 401k.

Echoing other comments - at a bare minimum max out your employer match, it's free money!

[cpete]

Yes, thanks for sharing. "If You Can: How Millennials Can Get Rich Slowly" is a great primer. The author also provides the names of several other books to read and the order in which to read them. I've learned a lot following his plan.