So I posted on the Open Forum regarding investment ideas and I thought I'd post here as well. As I mentioned before, I am in my mid-twenties and just began my career and essentially my 'professional life'. I have a little over 10,000 saved up for a house. As for investments, I don't have none! I have my pension that just started since I am a public educator but other than that I don't have much capital.

My question is this: What can I do now in order to be secure as I get older?

How do I go about letting my money work for me?

All advice is welcomed! I know some of you out there have tremendous life experience and can give me a head start with investing, saving, etc. I know I don't have a lot of 'extra' money lying around but it is something and at least a start.