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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

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Rise This Fall
March 9, 2026

Historical Federal Student Loan Interest Rates

Undergraduate, graduate, and PLUS student loan rates listed by year. Learn how the Treasury formula works for setting federal student loan interest rates.

Rear view of an elderly man wearing a cap and jacket sitting alone on a park bench in autumn, with his cane resting beside him. The scene, framed by falling leaves and soft light, visually represents the solitude and financial uncertainty faced by retirees as traditional pension plans disappear across the healthcare and public sectors.
March 8, 2026

Pension Freezes Are Back — What Workers Should Do When Guaranteed Retirement Benefits Disappear

Pension freezes are returning. Learn how workers can replace lost retirement income with 401(k)s, IRAs, and HSAs after benefit changes.

Close-up of a person's hands pushing an empty metal shopping cart with a red handle in a grocery store aisle. The image visualizes the concept of a "No-Buy" challenge, where participants deliberately avoid purchasing non-essential items to save money and break spending habits. Source: The College Investor
March 7, 2026

Do No-Buy Challenges Actually Save Money?

Can a no-buy challenge help pay off debt or save for college? Here’s what the data and financial planners say.

Front facade of the US Supreme Court Building in Washington DC | Photo by PTHamilton
March 6, 2026

Republican AGs Fight to Reinstate SAVE Plan Injunction

The SAVE Plan’s legal saga took a new turn with GOP states asking for a stay on appeal. Here’s the full breakdown of the 8th Circuit emergency appeal and what it means for your student loans.

Unidentified individuals on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. — Photo by wolterke
March 6, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: March 6, 2026

The SAVE student loan lawsuit continues as colleges launch new loan programs and states expand student support.

Vector illustration representing veterinary school financial aid and student loans. The graphic features a white university building icon with a stethoscope on the pediment, accompanied by a black circle containing a white paw print. The design is set against a golden-yellow and white background with geometric patterns, symbolizing the specialized educational path and financing options for aspiring veterinarians. Source: The College Investor
March 5, 2026

Best Veterinary School Student Loans And Rates

Understanding the best veterinary school student loans and the best ways to pay for vet school given the borrowing limit changes.

Supreme Court of the United States
March 4, 2026

Court Refuses To Pause Dismissal Of SAVE Student Loan Case

A federal judge denied Missouri’s request to pause the SAVE plan lawsuit dismissal. Here’s what happens next for borrowers.

A modern, minimalist illustration depicts a male investor in a yellow long-sleeved shirt and light pants, gesturing with an open hand towards a dynamic financial graph. The graph features two distinct lines, one bright yellow showing an upward trend and another black line also rising, indicating growth in online stock brokerage firms and investing platforms. Interspersed along these lines are circular icons containing dollar signs, some yellow and some black, symbolizing money and investment returns. The background is white, adorned with abstract black cross and dot patterns, adding a contemporary feel.
March 4, 2026

Best Online Stock Brokers for 2026 (Ranked by Real Investor Survey)

Here are the best stock brokers for 2026 based on an investor survey. See which brokers made the list – including Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab.

Ultimate College Internship Guide
March 4, 2026

Ultimate College Internship Guide

Everything you could want to know about getting a college internship, from interviewing to resumes, to following up after the internship.

Supreme Court of the United States Exterior with words Court House.
March 3, 2026

Republican States Move To Revive SAVE Lawsuit: What It Means for Borrowers

Republican states seek to appeal dismissal in SAVE case. Borrowers should know payments remain unchanged unless ED issues new guidance.

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March 3, 2026

Where to Get a Student Loan in 2026: Federal vs. Private Options

Learn where to get a student loan, from federal loans to private lenders, and how each option affects repayment and interest costs.

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