If you’re thinking about putting your money to work for you, you likely have some things you want to know before plunking down your dollars in the market. We asked new investor/intern Caroline Jennings to come up with the most common questions for new investors and spend some time chatting with Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner.

Below are the quick videos that answer many of those questions.

Beginning Investing: Why Should I Start Investing? 

Beginning Investing: How Investing Works

Beginning Investing: When Is the Best Time to Start Investing?

Beginning Investing: How Much Money Do I Need to Start Investing?

Beginning Investing: How Much Time Do I Need To Be An Investor?

Beginning Investing: How to Open a Brokerage Account

Beginning Investing: Cheap vs. Expensive Stocks

Beginning Investing: A Stock to Start With

Beginning Investing: How Many Companies Should I Invest In?

Beginning Investing: What Kind of Stocks Should My Portfolio Include?

Beginning Investing: When Do I Sell?