any good tips for a young'n?

so I am young student, and have a job...I have an online savings account that is deposited into every month and has a certain % of interest, so I guess that is a good short term investment....I can break it out for emergencies, holidays, big trips, etc etc....

what about long term? I'm thinking of house, car, my future kids, retirement, etc etc? what are my options?

right now, all I am familiar is a chekcing account and savings account....and I know about CD's.....

what are best ways to save money for long term goals? I am very newbie at this...