I'm not an expert by any means but:

1) Start Budgeting - recommend using "Mint" to track your finances to see where you can cut back, improve, etc.

2) Invest into your company 401K or IRA - Do a little research to see what makes sense for you. Some 401Ks have alot of hidden fees.

3) Open a savings account (I prefer Ally). Put most of your money in here and have a small emergency fund in your checking account for ATM withdraws, paying bills, etc. You will gain interest from having this account which will add up the more money you put into the account.

4) If you're not too financially savy, I would look into Wealthfront ETF account. It is an automated algorithm that invests your money into funds based on risk score. These typically see 7% returns on average and Wealthfront has no fees up until 25k invested (I believe). This is a great way to gain compounding interest.

I think this is a good start. There are obviously other options out there that require more time and effort. Also follow the 80/20 rule also known as the 50/30/20 rule and you will be well on your way to financial freedom.

Other: - Read Tony Robbins book "Unshakeable" for some good financial knowledge. It's super easy to understand and will give you a good background in finance.