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Student loan expert Michael Lux is a licensed attorney and the founder of The Student Loan Sherpa. He has helped borrowers navigate life with student debt since 2013. Insight from Michael has been featured in US News & World Report, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other online and print publications. Michael is available for strategy sessions and to respond to press inquiries.
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Splash Financial Student Loan Refinance Review

Splash Financial is currently the top rated refinance lender on the market, but that doesn’t mean Splash is a good idea for all borrowers.

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Details on GOP considerations to change borrower policy

GOP Considers Far-Reaching Student Loan Policy Changes

New Republican Plan Targets Loan Forgiveness and IDR Programs. Major reforms could reshape future borrower options and limit college access.

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Borrowers shouldn't panic with student loan planning.

Assuming the Worst About Student Loans Could Be an Expensive Mistake

Despite political posturing, major overhauls to established programs face significant hurdles. Avoiding panic-driven decisions can save you money and stress.

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Earnest Student Loan Refinance Review

Earnest gets a 4/5 rating due to excellent interest rates and high borrower satisfaction. However, some borrowers will want to avoid Earnest.

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Student Loan Repayment for Law Enforcement: Forgiveness, Refinancing & More

Serving your community may come with many student loan perks like repayment assistance and public service student loan forgiveness.

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The 8 Best Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Ranked

No matter where you work or how much you make, there are paths to student loan forgiveness.

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SoFi vs ELFI Student Loan Refinance Comparison

SoFi® is the biggest name in student loan refinancing, but the latest numbers show that ELFI has a slight edge for the average borrower.

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borrowers wonder why their student loan balanc is important if it is going to get forgiven.

Student Loan Forgiveness: 6 Reasons Your Balance Still Matters

Even if forgiveness is on the table, factors like taxes, income changes, and marriage can affect how much you ultimately pay.

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Citizens Bank Student Loan Refinance Review

Citizens Bank isn’t flashy and doesn’t advertise the lowest rates in the market, but many borrowers actually qualify for excellent rates with Citizens.

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    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
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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
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