Stock Market?

First off, I'm quite the amateur at the stock market, my knowledge on how the entire system works is very limited. I am going through the process now of educating myself for a future that will most likely have a decent portfolio, as well as some decent stock options to help build some wealth.

I was wondering if anyone on here has had success or atlest even experience with the stock market, and anything tips they could point to a beginner?


--Also, any websites that are simplified to trade and do business on would be swell!

I plan to, by 2015, have invested roughly 10,000 into the market. That is, if my job compensation will continue to rise by a good amount, and in a few years when I am starting my new career. Are these realistic expectations?

I do feel like I have somewhat good intuition and common sense, so being able to pick it up shouldn't be too difficult.