I know what the stock market is and that you must contact a broker. Would it be possible to have individual and direct involvement? How? Do any of you know a website that can teach "trading" and "stock-no-how"? Are the profits even worth investing in the stock market?
It's always a good time and always a bad time. I prefer to utilize game based websites so that you can get the feeling of buying/selling and understand how commissions effect your profit. kaChing is a good one. In the real life I prefer Scottrade but for the most part your broker is simply an interface preference along with a cost determination based upon how many trades you plan to make. In general I would recommend that you study for a minimum of 3 months. The next piece is to read online portfolios and understand both the good and the bad decisions that people make. You can view these at sites like kaChing or sites where people post their picks (mine is http://www.investmenttheories.com). The final piece of the puzzle involves talking with people and I don't mean on a message board. Find a knowledgeable and experienced friend that you can simply discuss topics with. Once you are comfortable discussing you know that you have enough knowledge to begin.
In terms of profits, it can certainly be worthwhile, but it can also cost you, ultimately, I believe it's worth it, but it comes down to what you're comfortable with.