Yep, that’s right. Even if you think you’ve found a career path that suits your strengths and interests, it’s increasingly important to also consider how your future student loan payments might affect your future paycheck. The recommended monthly loan payment is about 10 percent of your month’s income. But with student debt amounts climbing annually and new graduates facing dreary a job market, even 10 percent can be hard to handle. Click here for more insight on this topic.