Why You Should Get an Old Person Hobby as a Student Loan Borrow

Summer’s winding down and, let’s be real, if you’ve got kids, you’re counting the minutes until school starts. But whether you’re squeezing in that last vacation or piecing together a back-to-school checklist, we make the case that you should also start collecting something else: so-called “old person hobbies.”

We share why diving into activities like sourdough baking, tree planting, or astronomy could save your sanity (and maybe even your wallet)—even when juggling six-figure student loans and a hectic career. We talk practical ways to get started, how low-cost hobbies can help you invest in your future self, and why giving yourself permission to enjoy life is one of the best financial moves you can make.

Key moments:

(00:00) Why “old person hobbies” are worth exploring well before retirement

(01:19) How my wife and I found sanity through sourdough and star-gazing

(02:12) Why my 20s self didn’t get it, and what shifted for me in my 30s

(03:25) How to start a long-term hobby for under $10

(05:32) Building a financial plan that lets you actually enjoy your life

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