I want to learn the STOCK market better so I can learn how to invest my money?

Hello everyone and thanks for taking the time to read my question, so I'm in the position in my life where I have established a steady income and I'm looking to invest in the stock market but I don't know a thing about it. I don't even understand the basics because I never took the time to learn, so what are some of my options. I wouldn't mind going to school but I don't want to go for a year or two so a 6 month program would be great for me, or is there a website that can help me get started, or what kind of books would you suggest? please help and thanks!

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