The Challenges Women Face When Up Against Student Loan Debt

Published: May 4, 2021, 5 a.m.

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It\\u2019s a consultant takeover! All of the ladies of Student Loan Planner, Lauryn Williams, Meagan Landress, and Molly Laughter, are talking more about the mental health survey.

There\\u2019s more to student debt than managing the numbers, and they\\u2019re going to unpack the challenges women face when they are up against student loan debt and while navigating life in general.

In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:

  • What is the mental health survey
  • The biggest factor in mental wellness when you have student loan debt
  • Why so many women borrowers have suicidal ideation because of student loans
  • How occupational segregation leads to higher debt to income ratios for women
  • How to purchase a home while paying down your student loans
  • Why you don\\u2019t need to stay in high-paying yet unfulfilling jobs as a borrower
  • Why having student loans shouldn\\u2019t hold you or your partner back from marriage
  • Why the \\u201cfast and furious\\u201d approach to paying down your loans is not recommended

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