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5 Ways We Optimize Student Loan Repayment
Student loans are the fastest growing form of U.S. household debt. Today's generation of employees are less financially secure than previous generations, and student debt hinders millions from saving for retirement, purchasing a home, and even starting a family. ...
IonTuition Launches Default Resolution Service
IonTuition is the most comprehensive student loan benefit, covering the entire lifecycle of student loan repayment: from college planning to tracking loans while still in school, to full repayment with assistance from employer contributions. Our proactive self-service...
Over 1 Million Student Loan Defaults in Last 12 Months
According to the Federal Student Aid (FSA) center, 24% of all Direct Loan borrowers were delinquent or in default at the end of 2018. Since June 2018, over 1 million Direct Loan borrowers have entered default. Defaulting on a federal student loan occurs when the...
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Dropping for 2019–2020 School Year
Interest rates for federal loans taken out on or after July 1, 2019 will have a significantly lower interest rate than last year. This is the first decrease in three years. The new fixed rates will be as follows: Loan Type2018-2019 Rate2019-2020...
How To Interview To Find The Best Talent For Your Workplace
When it comes to hiring new employees, your goal as a manager or small business owner is to weed out applicants that won’t be a good fit for the position and hone in on the top talent. The problem is, how do you determine this during the interview process? Beyond just...
The 5 Reasons Why Putting Your Employees First Is A Must
When it comes to running a successful business, there are countless facets you have to consider as the leader of the company. Whether you created a small business on your own or you are working as part of a team, leading a company takes a large amount of wisdom,...
All About Loan Deferment
As soon as graduation happens, student loan payments begin to loom even closer on the horizon. In most instances, these payments don’t happen immediately, but they’ll start requiring action within several months. But post-grads often wonder if there are other ways to...
Understanding The Role Of Student Loan Debt And Your Credit Score
From finding an apartment to rent to qualifying for a car loan, your credit score contributes to a big portion of what is accessible to you throughout life. When your credit score is low, it can be challenging to access even basic things like a place to live....
Stop Wasting Time On These 4 Benefits
Providing benefits is an important aspect of running a successful business. The best way to attract and retain good talent is through a quality benefits package. However, too often businesses invest in the wrong benefits entirely. IonTuition is leading the way in...
Losing Top Talent? The Reasons Why This Might Happen To You
Nothing is worse as a company leader than watching your employees come and go in a never-ending cycle of turnover. If your first quarter was filled with two-week notice after two-week notice being given, it is time to dig into the reasons why. While it isn’t always...
6 Ways to Keep a Positive Attitude About Student Debt
Every single month the same bills roll around. You pay your rent, your utilities, and then the worst bill of all — your student loan payments. According to a Career Builder survey, 4 out of 5 U.S. workers live paycheck to paycheck. Not only are student loans...
Do Companies Even Want Millennials?
According to a Pew Research Center analysis, more than 35 percent of the American labor force participants are Millennial talent. This percentage makes Millennials the largest generation in the workforce currently. With so many Millennials as potential employees, it...