New to the world of stocks. Is this the appropriate place to ask questions and get advice?

Per the title.

Before I post like crazy, I want to make sure this is the right space for it.

If there is a better subreddit I will gladly take questions there, so I don't “clog the feed”.

I joined with Robin hood, which I know isn't necessarily the greatest but the interface has kinda helped me navigate through at least understanding how buying/selling works at a glance.

I just don’t really understand other nuances, like what to look for in a healthy stock, how dividends work, etc. I'm 34 and never invested a penny in my life, so general investment feels like a in over my head thing.

I really need to put some effort into investment because this late in life (I say it like I'm ancient but. .. ) I know I'm behind my peers in what my retirement plan should be. I'm hoping getting a handle on this will benefit my future after learning from a community of seasoned investors. I know there's a lot of risk involved but at this point I will never retire if I don't take a shot at something.

Any direction is appreciated.