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Student loan expert Michael Lux created The Student Loan Sherpa in 2013. Insight from Michael has been featured in US News & World Report, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other online and print publications.
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The Complete Guide to Federal Direct Student Loan Consolidation

Federal direct consolidation is an essential move for some student loan borrowers and a huge mistake for others.

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Accelerated Forgiveness: Making Extra Payments for Quicker Forgiveness

Options to speed up student loan forgiveness by paying extra are limited.

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Expert Thoughts on a Student Loan Payment Strike

Before borrowers embark on student loan payment strikes, they should consider their strategy’s potential effectiveness and other available options.

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Middle-Income Families Hit Hardest by Federal Student Loan Restart

Borrowers on the extreme ends of the income spectrum won’t struggle when federal student loan repayment resumes. The borrowers in the middle are a different story.

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SAVE Repayment Strategy: Balancing Extra Payments, $0 Payments and the Subsidy

Qualifying for a SAVE subsidy gives borrowers an opportunity to get creative with their debt elimination strategy.

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The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for September 2023

Inflation is an issue for refinance rates, but borrowers looking for a fixed-rate loan still have plenty of choices.

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Lower Payments on SAVE vs Faster Forgiveness on PAYE or IBR

For graduate borrowers, SAVE isn’t always the best student loan repayment plan. Some people might be better off with quicker forgiveness on PAYE or IBR.

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Interest Charges Are About to Start: Steps to Take Now

Federal student loans resume charging interest on September 1, 2023.

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Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Options and Strategy

There are many different federal repayment plans and each option comes with unique advantages and disadvantages.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements