Is investing in the stock market a good idea to make a living from?

I know there are people who invest in stock and make money but is it enough to live a GOOD life Im talking money to take vacations,car note, insurance, mortgage, you know LIFE. I a mother of two trying to provide the best for them and working a 9 to 5 just is not enuff n e more. I want to know is it hard to invest? Who should i seek help from? Please just give me the RAW truth!

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