I’m 30 and live on a boat to pay off my $80,000 student-loan debt. I go stir crazy sometimes, but it’s the best way to avoid spending money Published on January 13, 2023 Business/Education 401 views This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cody Plante, a 30-year-old remote project manager, who's paying off his student debt by living on a boat. The following has been edited for length and clarity. More