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Robert Farrington

Robert Farrington is America’s Millennial Money Expert® and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert™, and the founder of The College Investor, a personal finance site dedicated to helping millennials escape student loan debt to start investing and building wealth for the future. You can learn more about him on the About Page or on his personal site RobertFarrington.com.

He regularly writes about investing, student loan debt, and general personal finance topics geared toward anyone wanting to earn more, get out of debt, and start building wealth for the future.

He has been quoted in major publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, ABC, NBC, Today, and more. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes.

Robert’s latest articles

Rice University
August 5, 2026

Rice University Expands Free Tuition To Families Earning Up To $200,000

Rice University now offers free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 and full room and board under $100,000, starting with fall 2027 students. (147 characters)

Best Investment Strategy
August 5, 2026

10 Best Short-Term Investments And Strategies

The best short-term investments for 2026, from high-yield savings and T-bills to CDs and I bonds, plus how to pick based on when you need the money.

UNITED STATES - APRIL 28: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon adjusts her microphone before the start of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing on "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of Education" in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
August 4, 2026

McMahon Asks Every U.S. College to Publish a Reform Statement by End of 2026

Education Secretary Linda McMahon asked every U.S. college to publish a public reform statement by the end of 2026, answering seven questions on cost and merit.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) takes questions as Senate Democratic leaders hold their weekly press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
August 4, 2026

Senators Introduce MERIT Act To End Legacy Admissions At Accredited Colleges

Six senators introduced the MERIT Act to end legacy and donor admissions preferences by tying college accreditation to the practice. Here’s what it does.

College Dorm Room Moving Day
August 4, 2026

Home Insurance Policies Don’t Typically Cover Dorms (Or At Least Provide The Best Coverage)

Many families don’t realize that dorm rooms require special renters insurance policies that many normal insurance companies don’t offer.

Georgia Tech sign
August 3, 2026

Colleges Dropping Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Full List

Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them.

The MOHELA building located in Chesterfield, Mo., is shown. An audit of Missouri's student loan authority released, depicts it as flush and loose with cash, rewarding executives with luxury perks and wasting money on buildings, parties and no-bid contracts. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
August 2, 2026

MOHELA Glitch Hits Student Loan Borrowers With False Past-Due Notices

MOHELA borrowers report false past-due balances and delinquency notices after forbearances vanished, with SAVE plan transition deadlines looming.

August 31
August 2, 2026

30 Days Left: CIT Bank’s 4.10% APY Promo Ends August 31

CIT Bank’s 4.10% Platinum Savings APY Boost ends August 31, 2026. Here’s what’s at stake if you wait — and what happens after the deadline.

Howard University Campus
August 1, 2026

Howard University Readmits 200 Of 502 Unenrolled Freshmen After Backlash

Howard University reversed 40% of its unenrollment decisions after cutting 502 freshmen. What families should check on their own student accounts now.

A digital illustration features a prominent yellow graduation cap with a black tassel on the left, symbolizing academic achievement and students. To the right, a classic yellow and black depiction of a bank or institutional building with columns represents financial services. These two main elements are connected by a thin, dashed line and surrounded by small, geometric shapes including circles and plus signs in yellow, orange, and black, suggesting a connection between students and banking services. The text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is visible in black at the bottom left, reinforcing the article's focus on free college student checking accounts, no fees, and the best options like Discover Cashback Debit, highlighting the benefits and conveniences for students managing their finances.
August 1, 2026

Best College Student Checking Accounts Of August 2026

We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2026, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more.

Best Student Loans And Rates
August 1, 2026

Best Student Loans And Current Rates In August 2026

Here’s our guide to help you find the best student loans and rates so that you can get the best interest rate on your student loans.

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