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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

Waikiki Beach Hawaii
September 15, 2026

DOJ Sues Hawaii, Utah, Arkansas And D.C. Over In-State Tuition, Reaching 25 States

DOJ sued Hawaii, Utah, Arkansas and D.C. over in-state tuition for undocumented students, reaching 25 cases. Six state laws are already enjoined.

University of California Berkeley
September 14, 2026

DOJ And Education Department Find UC Berkeley Law Violated Title VI In Admissions

DOJ and the Education Department found UC Berkeley Law violated Title VI in admissions. Berkeley’s dean disputes it. What it means for applicants.

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (Democrat of Massachusetts), questions Kevin Warsh at a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing to examine the semiannual monetary policy report to the congress, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Photo by Mattie Neretin/Sipa USA)
September 14, 2026

Senators Demand ED Account for $1 Billion Student Loan Fund as Defaults Hit 9M

Senators Warren, Merkley, Booker, and Van Hollen ask ED to explain $216 million spent from OBBBA’s $1 billion student loan fund as defaults hit 9 million.

Belmont University
September 14, 2026

Some Colleges Will Help Repay Your Student Loans After Graduation. Here’s How It Works

Loan Repayment Assistance Programs or LRAPS help repay your student loans after graduation. Here’s how they work.

Wellesley College
September 13, 2026

Wellesley Goes Tuition-Free At $200,000, Joining Harvard And MIT

Wellesley College will cover full tuition for families earning under $200,000 starting fall 2027, raising its $150,000 threshold to match Harvard and MIT.

financial aid
September 12, 2026

FAFSA Deadlines For 2027-28 And 2026-27: Federal, State, And School Due Dates

Get the full 2027–28 FAFSA deadline list with federal, state, and school. Learn when to apply, what changed this year, and how to boost your aid eligibility.

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaking at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)
September 12, 2026

New Bills Would Cut Federal Aid To College Programs That Fail Licensing And Earnings Tests

Merkley and Krishnamoorthi’s Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act would pull federal aid from programs failing licensure and earnings rules.

Marriage Penalty | Source: The College Investor
September 11, 2026

The Marriage Tax Penalty In 2026: Every Rule That Costs Married Couples (And The Ones That Help)

37% of married couples pay more tax than they would single. Here’s every 2026 marriage penalty (brackets, SALT, EITC, tips, student loans, HSAs) with the numbers, plus the rules that favor married couples.

Married Student Loans RAP Combined Payment
September 11, 2026

We Both Have Student Loans. Does RAP Make Us Pay Twice?

A reader and her husband were each billed $980 on RAP. Here’s why married borrowers get one payment (not two) and how to get a wrong bill corrected.

The iconic Geisel Library at the University of California San Diego stands majestically against a bright blue sky, its unique brutalist architecture resembling hands holding up a stack of books. This striking eight-story concrete and glass structure, with its geometric patterns and expansive windows reflecting the surroundings, is framed by lush green landscaping and pathways, hinting at the vibrant campus environment. The image visually anchors the article discussing concerns about UCSD freshmen's declining math skills and the university's response with remedial courses, raising questions about admissions practices, test-optional policies, and grade inflation amidst record demand for college admissions.
September 11, 2026

UC San Diego’s Remedial Math Class Is Full — Reigniting The Debate Over Test Requirements

UC San Diego’s remedial MATH 2 filled both fall 2026 sections with 175 students waitlisted, reigniting the UC test-blind admissions fight. Here’s the data.

Farmer Tractor
September 10, 2026

New House Bill Would Make Farm And Ranch Workers Eligible For PSLF

H.R. 9974, the Young Farmer Success Act, would make full-time farm and ranch work qualify for PSLF if the operation clears $35,000 in annual sales.

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