Contribute to your 401k through your employer up to the match level, and open a Roth 401k to contribute an additional $5k/year there. Build up 6-12 months of em

Contribute to your 401k through your employer up to the match level, and open a Roth 401k to contribute an additional $5k/year there. Build up 6-12 months of emergency fund savings. Max your traditional 401k to $16,500 per year. Invest in "target year" low cost/fee mutual funds to get started.