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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

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 5, 2026

Trump Accounts: 4 Million Kids Enrolled, IRS Says

The IRS says 4 million children are enrolled in Trump Accounts. Learn who qualifies for the $1,000 pilot contribution and how to sign up.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is seen after a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
April 4, 2026

Millions of Borrowers Must Choose a New Repayment Plan — Here’s How to Pick

Should you choose RAP or IBR for your student loans? Use our decision tree to find the new repayment plan for your situation.

Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon hold a press conference, today on November 20, 2025 at Brady Room/White House in Washington DC, USA. (Lenin Nolly/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
April 3, 2026

$180 Billion in Student Loans Are Now in Default, New Federal Data Shows

FSA reports 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in student loans are in default as of December 2025. Here’s what borrowers need to know.

Indiana State Capitol Building
April 3, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: April 3, 2026

SAVE borrowers must switch plans as loan transfers, forgiveness, and program cuts reshape higher ed.

Wealthfront Review
April 3, 2026

Wealthfront Review: Is The Robo-Advisor Still Worth It?

Is Wealthfront still worth it? We explore its features, fees, returns, and tax-loss harvesting strategies to see if it’s the right investing platform for you.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
April 2, 2026

SAVE Plan Forbearance Ending: What To Know

Borrowers in the SAVE forbearance will be receiving notifications from their loan servicers to choose a new repayment or default back to standard repayment.

Ranking Member U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks during a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on February 26, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
April 2, 2026

Senators Fight Student Loan Transfer To Treasury

Five Senate Democrats are demanding the Trump administration stop its plan to transfer student loan management to the Treasury Department.

Pay for college part-time
April 2, 2026

How Long It Really Takes To Repay Student Loans, By Loan Type

Think Student Loans Take 10 Years To Repay? Federal Data Shows It Takes 17 to 23 Years on Average

A security officer works inside of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) building headquarters, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
April 1, 2026

CFPB Seeks Court Approval to Lay Off 50% Of Its Employees

The CFPB wants to lay off over half its staff in a revised plan filed with federal court. Here’s what changes and what stays.

Matthew Stark, center, celebrates with his mother Barbara, second from right, father Steven, right, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Pascal J. Goldschmidt, left, dean for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, after learning which residency training program he was matched with, Friday, March 18, 2016, in Miami. Stark was one of 186 medical students at the school that learned where their studies would lead them next during Match Day, a day considered to be the crucial first step to practicing medicine, is an event held simultaneously at every medical school in the U.S. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
April 1, 2026

Medical Residency Match System Labeled A Monopoly By Congress

A House Judiciary Committee report finds the NRMP Match operates as a monopoly, suppressing resident wages and worsening student loan burdens.

A minimalist, line-art illustration depicts a stylized person, likely a teenager or young adult, with short dark hair, wearing a black top and white pants, comfortably seated in a white, rounded armchair. They are actively engaging with a white laptop, symbolizing online banking and money management. Above their head, a speech bubble contains a yellow heart, suggesting satisfaction or positive feelings towards financial literacy. To the right, various financial elements are illustrated: a large yellow rectangle with horizontal lines and a small rectangle at the top right represents a blank check, indicating checking account features. Below it, a smaller yellow rectangle with dashed lines and a square represents a debit card, crucial for teen bank accounts. In the upper right corner, a circle with a dollar sign further emphasizes financial concepts. The overall image, titled "Best Teen Checking Account," visually represents the article's focus on helping teens learn money management skills through the use of checking and debit accounts, highlighting convenience and positive financial experiences.
April 1, 2026

10 Best Free Checking Accounts In July 2026

These are the best free checking accounts for your banking in 2026, including free checking with interest, cashback debit, and more.

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