ABSOLUTELY!
Everything I have learned I learned...through Guitar Tricks. I have been playing since August so a little less time than you but I am guilty of practicing a few hours a day.

Its incredibly affordable compared to private lessons (no way I can afford those either but I really wish that I could) The Beginner courses here are outstanding. They are laid out very well and each has tons of video lessons that make it easier to see and follow along too. Having said that you can defiantly take as much or as little time as you need to progress. Plus starting with the basics it doesn't matter what type of music you eventually want to play it all starts at the same place.

Think of it this way. You can study, learn, play till your fingers bleed with the instructors here anytime you want 24/7. If something confuses you such as TABS not only can you directly ask an instructor you have all the great people here at the forums willing to help you out.

I personally think it is the best decision I made and I think you should try it. Worse comes to worse you can always try a month and if it is not for you cancel and you're out a few bucks. I doubt you will cancel.

By the way I had withdrawn a few books from the library the day I picked up my guitar. The other thing I noticed using Guitar Tricks is you don't have to read a sentence (look at the book) then stop look at the guitar get one finger in place look at the book again because I had forgotten where the next finger went hahaha. With the video lessons it is much easier for me to see and hear what I am supposed to do so in short it is faster I think.

Guitar Tricks has my vote give it a try I think you will really be happy you did,

Ed