What interests you? Talking around the world? Communicating more in your immediate area? Socially, or for emergencies? Voice, Morse code or some digital modes?

There is a huge spectrum of things you can do and the amount of money you can spend. You can get into it for $50, but the sky is the limit.

I'd look online for a local club and contact them. Around me, they will bend over backwards to get someone into it.