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Episode 3145:

Jen Hayes reflects on how student loan debt, while burdensome, became a catalyst for personal growth, minimalism, and financial transformation. Her story challenges conventional thinking about debt, offering a powerful perspective shift that turns regret into gratitude.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me//why-im-grateful-for-my-student-loan-debt/

Quotes to ponder:

"I now realize how empty and unfulfilling a materialistic life is."

"I’ve learned my lesson about debt, and I will make better financial choices in the future."

"If it weren’t for my student loans, I probably never would’ve started this blog."

Episode references:

Georgetown University college cost analysis: https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/the-college-payoff/

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