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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.
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How to Pay Off Student Loans as Quickly as Possible – 5 Easy Steps

If student loan elimination is your only priority, this strategy will erase the debt the fastest.

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Rubio Shows Incompetence on Student Loan Crisis

Marco Rubio’s student loan “help” for terrorism victims would cause problems for many and make things worse.

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Student Loan Forgiveness for Private Loans

Federal student loan forgiveness gets all the attention, but there are a few options for private student loan forgiveness.

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Help! I’m on the Wrong Repayment Plan for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If your repayment plan isn’t eligible for PSLF, Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness may help.

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Coasting to Student Debt Elimination

Aggressive repayment is often treated as the responsible option, but coasting and making minimum student loan payments has serious advantages

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Student Loan Repayment Guide for Freelancers and the Self-Employed

If you are self-employed or working as a freelancer, student loan repayment can be complicated, but there are unique opportunities.

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Student Loan Repayment for Dummies

Learn student loan basics including how to: make payments, get forgiveness, and manage interest.

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Pairing a Cheap Undergraduate Degree with a Top Graduate School

An affordable undergraduate degree pairs nicely with a prestigious graduate degree. Save money on college without missing opportunities.

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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans After Getting Married?

Refinancing is often a risky decision. However, many couples may find that refinancing makes more sense after getting married.

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    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
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    • 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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