You'll have a great time. Just remember this is one of the most brutal grinds out there....so just be patient.
Always keep the wiki open. Tons of good information there. There are class guides, tips on making money, navigation help, etc. I've been here for years (also a first time EQ player) and I pretty much always have a wiki page or two open when I play.
I suggest sticking to the "xp superhighway" and try to find the places where people are always grouping. The paladin is a fantastic group tank and you can do well with limited gear.
You don't have to buy all of your spells. Get the ones that have immediate combat use. You can always go back and get the others if you're into that sort of thing later.
People are super nice to first time players (and in general). You can try hanging out in the EC tunnel and when you see people selling gear for less than 100p, hit them up and explain your situation. Sure, this is essentially a form of begging...but if you can get some banded armor and a 100p weapon you're going to see a huge increase in leveling speed at this point.
Also, search the heck out of the Tank sub-forum here. Lots of "budget paladin advice" type threads so you can get an idea of what gear to look out for.
If you're having trouble and want to quit, PM me. I have a 50-something druid I could speed you along through the crap levels and get you into your teens so you can start cruising in the zones that have the most amount of /LFG
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