I’m in an intro finance class and the world of investing is unfolding itself before my eyes. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds-oh my!

We’ve been bombarded with the classic scenario of investing $1000 yearly and how compound interest makes you a millionaire in 45 odd years. A rosy, maybe not so accurate picture, but smart long-term plan nonetheless…..Is this the future of my next paycheck?

Any advice for the fledgling investor?