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Latest Posts in Michael P. Lux, Esq.

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.

Why This Site Doesn’t List Scammers by Name

Calling out scammers by name comes with major risks, and it resulted in a terrifying experience in my early days of running this site.

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Democrats and Republicans Move in Opposite Directions on Student Loans

For decades, Democrats and Republicans largely agreed on many student loan issues. Today, they have little common ground.

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Student Loans and Your Mental Health: The Causes and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

Student loans can cause more than just financial strain. For many borrowers they can lead to serious mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

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How Much Income is Too Much for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?

Chasing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) doesn’t make sense for some borrowers with higher incomes. Finding that line isn’t always easy.

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Should I Wait for Biden’s New 5% IDR Plan?

In most cases, waiting for the newest IDR repayment plan to be available is a mistake. Delays offer few advantages and come with significant disadvantages.

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How the SoFi Lawsuit Impacts the Student Loan Repayment Restart Date

SoFi’s lawsuit to end the federal student loan payment and interest pause may anger borrowers, but it is unlikely to impact the restart date.

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The Limited Waiver On PSLF Expired, But FFEL Borrowers Can Still Benefit

Even though the October 31, 2022, deadline has passed, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Borrowers can still take advantage of many of the Limited Waiver provisions.

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How to Get Ready for Your First Student Loan Payment

Learn the mistakes to avoid and the opportunities to save as you prepare to start student loan payments.

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PSLF Alert: Don’t Leave Your Eligible Job Until After Your Loans are Forgiven

Leaving your current job could be a mistake, even if you have already worked the full ten years required for PSLF.

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  • Tools
    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • New Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Calculator
  • 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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