Student Loan Debt Archives

Q&A Spotlight: David Carlson

Jan 20, 2016 | Financial Literacy

Welcome to another installment of iontuition’s Q&A series with personal finance bloggers. We have millennial personal finance blogger, David Carlson, of Young Adult Money, sharing his financial expertise with us. David works full-time in corporate finance and has...

How to pay off student loans – ionGuest, Stefanie O’Connell

Jan 15, 2016 | Student Loan Repayment Assistance

This article by Stefanie O’Connell first appeared on stefanieoconnell.com in September 2015. Seventy percent of college students are now graduating with student loan debt. If the ever-rising cost of higher education is any indication, that’s not going to change...

How to budget for holiday gift-giving on a starting salary

Dec 22, 2015 | Financial Literacy

Congratulations! You graduated college and landed your first job. It probably didn’t take long to realize that the salary you were so excited to accept goes by pretty quickly. Between your student loan payment, cell phone bill, rent and more, learning to manage your...

Is your financial wellness plan incomplete? [infographic]

Dec 16, 2015 | Employers, Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Traditional programs like a 401(k), healthcare and competitive salary aren’t the only benefits new talent is seeking. With the rise in student loan debt, individuals are looking for employers who are offering a financial wellness plan that includes student loan...

How do I pick a student loan repayment plan?

Dec 16, 2015 | Student Loan Repayment Assistance

There are several student loan repayment plans out there for borrowers with federal student loans. But how do you choose the correct repayment plan? With the choice of Standard, Graduated, Extended, Income-Sensitive, REPAYE and more, it can be hard to know which one...