You should get on to Amazon and order a couple of Robert Kiyosaki's books.. I love them and cover all the basics of making money and investing, but it just gives you a real core understanding so you feel confident that you are aimed in the right direction with your money... they are interesting to read, not to technical etc...

In fact we savvi people can probably find a place to download them.. i might have a look for a link... But the first one is "Rich Dad Poor Dad" which is all the basics, "Cash Flow Quadrant" is the second which describes how to get yourself out of being JUST an employee, and moving towards having other forms of income and assets that make you money, then "Guide to Investing" is the third book in line and that is probably the one that will be good for you with where you are at.... But those trio of books I think should be standard reading for every human being who has a job and wants to one day have a bit of financial freedom...

Good luck whichever way you go..