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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

This illustrative image for "Millionaire's Day" features a human hand, specifically a fair-skinned right hand with fingers extended, carefully placing a gold-colored coin on top of a growing stack of similar coins. To the right, numerous stacks of these metallic coins are arranged in varying heights, creating a visual representation of wealth accumulation and investment growth. The coins appear to be generic currency, emphasizing the concept of saving and investing rather than a specific monetary unit. On the left side of the image, bold, sans-serif text in two lines reads "MILLIONAIRE'S DAY" with "MILLIONAIRE'S" in a golden-yellow hue and "DAY" in black, directly referencing the article's theme of celebrating and achieving millionaire status. The bottom right corner subtly displays "THECOLLEGEINVESTOR.COM," reinforcing the article's source and its focus on financial education, wealth building, and investment strategies. The overall composition highlights the actionable steps discussed in the article, such as paying off debt and reviewing investments like 401K contributions and Roth IRAs, to become a millionaire.
May 20, 2026

How To Become A Millionaire At Any Age (2026 Edition)

We’re celebrating Millionaire’s Day and what better way to do that than by laying out a path on how to become a millionaire.

Elementary school classroom with desks
May 19, 2026

Study Confirms More Hours In School Raises Student Achievement — With One Catch

A new HEDCO Institute review of 74 studies finds more time in school raises student achievement — but only when paired with the right design choices.

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)
May 19, 2026

23 States Sue Over Upcoming Graduate Student Loan Caps That Take Effect July 2026

23 states sued the U.S. Education Department on May 19 over a rule implementing $100,000 graduate student loan caps set to take effect July 1, 2026.

Photograph of the historic Vassar College, a private, coeducational, liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1861 by Matthew Vassar
May 19, 2026

30 Most Expensive Colleges in 2026: Tuition Tops $72,000 at Every School on the List

Tuition at America’s 30 most expensive colleges in 2026 ranges from $72,000 to $76,828. See the full ranked list, with Colgate sitting at the top.

Workforce Training Young Female Mechanic
May 18, 2026

Workforce Pell Grant Final Rule Locks In July 2026 Launch for Short-Term Training Aid

The Education Department finalized the Workforce Pell Grant rule, opening Pell aid to 8–15 week training programs starting July 1, 2026.

Sunny view of a paved pathway leading toward the historic, castle-like red brick buildings of Yale University's campus. This image visually anchors the news of Yale raising its free-tuition income threshold to $200,000, highlighting the elite institution's efforts to expand affordability amidst rising costs. Source: The College Investor
May 18, 2026

DOJ Alleges Yale Medical School Discriminated By Race In Admissions Through 2025

DOJ found Yale’s medical school discriminated by race in admissions, citing 29x higher interview odds for some applicants and post-SFFA violations.

Eric Schmidt speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
May 17, 2026

Eric Schmidt Booed at University of Arizona Graduation Over AI and Jobs

Eric Schmidt was booed at the University of Arizona graduation while discussing AI and jobs — a flashpoint over how grads see Big Tech’s future of work.

Minnesota State Capitol building
May 17, 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Leave $131 Million Student Aid Shortfall Unfixed As Session Ends

Minnesota’s $131M State Grant shortfall could cut aid for 88,000 students and strip grants from 18,000 if lawmakers don’t act.

Advertisement billboard displaying logo of The University of Chicago, a private research university in Chicago, Illinois
May 17, 2026

UChicago Doubles Free Tuition Threshold To $250,000 — One Of The Highest In The U.S.

UChicago will offer free tuition to families earning under $250,000 starting fall 2027 — the highest income threshold among elite private universities.

Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus with trees and lawn
May 16, 2026

MIT To Admit Fewer Graduate Students As Federal Research Funding Drops 20%

MIT will admit 500 fewer grad students next year as federal research awards drop 20%+ and the 8% endowment tax squeezes university budgets.

The Circle City Classic Parade, Members of the Thorobred Marching Band from the Kentucky State University, performing at the parade
May 15, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: May 15, 2026

Federal student loan rates rise for 2026-27, wage garnishment restarts this fall, Canvas pays the ransom, and a new Texas study confirms college pays off.

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