New to trading, How did you start?

I finally have a little extra disposable income and wanted to get started investing more into my future.  What recommendations do you have for a new trader?  Any free sources you recommend to learn and get started?   I have been told to practice paper trading,  any good free sites for this?
Looking forward to the feedback and thanks!

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