Start your interest in aviation by taking a discovery flight and maybe schedule a couple of lessons with a local CFI out of a FBO. You may not like flying in the real world versus what you've dreamed up in your mind as to what flying is. So get that reality check first.

If you want to make a living out of aviation, do a lot of research before you plunge in. It's not what it used to be, and the industry is full of pot holes. As for the money part, if you want to fly, you're going to be spending money. It's as simple as that. And money you will spend! Lots and lots of it...