Take Control of Your Student Loans
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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
Student Loan Refinance Lender Reviews
The Latest Posts from the Student Loan Sherpa Blog:
What Does Inflation Mean for Student Loans?
If you have a fixed-rate student loan, inflation could be a good thing. If your student loan is variable-rate, inflation is bad news.
Which is Worse: Credit Card Debt or Student Loan Debt?
Repayment of student loans is brutal, but credit card interest rates usually make credit card debt a bigger financial emergency.
Laurel Road Student Loan Cashback Credit Card Review
Laurel Road’s cashback credit card for student loan borrowers isn’t anything special, but it is a decent option to use rewards to knock out student debt.
Joe Biden Is About to Upset Millions of Student Loan Borrowers
At some point the Covid-19 interest and payment freeze will have to end. Many borrowers will blame Joe Biden.
Guide to Managing Student Loan Prepayments and Extra Payments
Making extra payments towards your student loans is a smart move. Giving the right instructions to lenders is an essential step.
Scam or Legit: Student Loan Forgiveness, Consolidation and Special Programs
Separating scammers from legitimate student loan companies can be difficult.
Earnest vs. Citizens Bank Student Loan Refinance Comparison
Citizens Bank and Earnest are both heavy hitters in the student loan refinance business, but Earnest is slightly better.