Student loans have always been complicated, but over the past four years, theyโve become a complete disaster. New rules, new repayment plans, loan forgiveness changes, and lawsuits have turned an already confusing system into pure chaos.
And in the middle of all this, the internet is flooded with so-called โhacksโ to game the system. YouTube videos promising the perfect strategyโbut hereโs the problem:
Most of these strategies sound great in theory but fall apart in real life.
Iโve watched people try to jump through hoops, take advantage of loopholes, and chase the latest repayment plansโฆ only to find themselves stuck in a worse situation than before.
But hereโs the real lesson behind all this chaosโmillionaires donโt overcomplicate money.
Years ago, I studied how wealthy, financially free people manage their money. I wasnโt just looking at how they built wealthโI wanted to understand how they avoided financial traps that keep most people stuck.
And after working with over 20,000 young professionals, Iโve seen firsthand how this one simple principle separates those who achieve financial freedom from those who stay stressed and overwhelmed.
The Student Loan System: A Mess of Complexity
Letโs start with the madness.
The Biden administration has introduced wave after wave of changes to student loans:
- New repayment plans like SAVE
- Loan forgiveness adjustments
- Deadlines constantly shifting
- Lawsuits putting everything in limbo
At first, a lot of borrowers thought, Great! More options mean better solutions. But in reality, every new program just made things more complicated.
Some people tried to game the system, stacking different programs to maximize benefits:
โDo this, then this, then this, and youโll save thousands!โ
The problem? It required student loan servicers to actually process everything correctly and on time (which never happens). And it depended on the government not changing the rules again (which definitely happens).
Others thought jumping into SAVEโthe latest repayment planโwas the smart move. Lower payments? Sounds like a win. Exceptโฆ it turned out to be a terrible deal for grad school borrowers.
And now? Borrowers are realizing they jumped into an even bigger mess.
Millionaires Play a Different Game
This is where the lesson comes in.
One of the biggest things I discovered when studying millionaires is they donโt chase complexity. They keep things simple.
Look at student loans:
- IBR was law. It had clear rules, fixed guidelines, and was predictable.
- Was it the cheapest option? Not always.
- But was it stable and stress-free? Absolutely.
Meanwhile, those who jumped into SAVE are now dealing with uncertainty, confusion, and stress.
And stress doesnโt just affect your financesโit spills into every part of your life.
- It strains relationships.
- It impacts your ability to focus at work.
- If youโre in healthcare, it even affects patient outcomes.
And this pattern isnโt just limited to student loans.
Overcomplication Is Everywhere
Investing:
I get messages all the time from people who donโt even have a job yet, but theyโre worried about picking the right stocks. Meanwhile, most millionaires? They donโt even own individual stocks.
- They invest in ETFs, set up automatic contributions, and focus on increasing their savings over time.
- They donโt stress about every market move.
Buying a house:
The internet is flooded with โhome-buying hacksโ that claim you can beat the systemโif you follow 15 complex steps perfectly. But if you make one wrong move? You could end up losing thousands.
This is why, at FitBUX, we use a simple 5-step financial planning system that focuses on just two goals:
1๏ธโฃ A short-term goal โ Put all your available money toward one thing at a time.
2๏ธโฃ A long-term strategy โ Your money is divided into just three categories:
- Day-to-day expenses
- Future savings/investments
- Protection (insurance, emergency funds, etc.)
Thatโs it. No overthinking. No jumping through hoops. Just a system that works.
The Secret to True Financial Freedom
At the end of the day, wealth isnโt just about dollars and cents. Itโs about peace of mind.
Simplicity isnโt just a financial strategyโitโs financial freedom.
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