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The name Student Loan Sherpa is an homage to the legendary Sherpa guides of Nepal, revered for their expertise leading climbers up Mount Everest.
The goal of this site is to draw from many years of personal experience with student loans in order to guide borrowers who are navigating their own mountain of debt.
Dealing with student loans can be scary and overwhelming. By offering insight that can only come from education and experience, I hope to make it a little more manageable.
Michael P. Lux, Esq.
The Student Loan Sherpa
Expert Guidance from
Personal Experience
The name Student Loan Sherpa is an homage to the legendary Sherpa guides of Nepal, revered for their expertise leading climbers up Mount Everest.
The goal of this site is to draw from many years of personal experience with student loans in order to guide borrowers who are navigating their own mountain of debt.
Dealing with student loans can be scary and overwhelming. By offering insight that can only come from education and experience, I hope to make it a little more manageable.
Michael P. Lux, Esq.
The Student Loan Sherpa
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The Latest Posts from the Student Loan Sherpa Blog:
Three Numbers Explain Why We Have a Student Loan Crisis and How to Fix It
Tuition and housing keep climbing but wages haven’t kept pace. It’s far more difficult to pay for college in 2022 compared to 1972 or even 1992.
Biden’s Options Cancel Private Student Loans
If Joe Biden wants to forgive private student loans, an executive order won’t be enough. However, there are several strategies that could work.
Six Student Loan Tips for August 2022
Planning for the federal student loan repayment restart is the most pressing issue for most borrowers.
The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for August 2022
Student loan refinance rates remain near record lows, but how long can these rates last?
Rubio’s LOAN Act Promises 0% Interest, but it Doesn’t Deliver
Marco Rubio is proposing major changes to federal student loans, but the potential benefits seem limited.
How Inflation, Rising Interest Rates Make it Harder for Student Loan Borrowers to Buy a House
Student loans have always been a hurdle to buying a home. Inflation makes it even more difficult for borrowers to get a mortgage.
The Best Order to Pay Off Your Student Loans
Paying off the loan with the highest interest rate sometimes works, but other strategies may work even better.