I am glad that you are asking this question at your age. Like in everything else in life, there’s nothing like starting early. You are studying to be an accountant, so you already know the power of Compounding, and what it can do. Consider this excellent article about the benefits of starting early and what Compounding can do for you, when you start early. Power of Compounding http://www.valueresearchonline.com/story… Next, I would recommend you to first get solid grounding in Investing. 3 must read books. If you haven’t heard of these, buy them NOW, today. They will be your invaluable guides to safe & prosperous investing and future wealth creation. 1. Intelligent Investor -Benjamin Graham Considered the bible of all investors, this will foremost teach you the basics and most importantly, how not to lose money. Thats the first lesson you need, believe me 2. One up on Wall Street -Peter Lync