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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

July 15, 2025, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: U.S. Representative SUZANNE BONAMICI (D-OR) speaking at a hearing of the House Committee on Education and Workforce about ''Antisemitism in Higher Education: Examining the Role of Faculty Funding and Ideology'', at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Credit Image: © Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire)
September 6, 2026

New Bill Would Use IRS Data To Automatically Put Struggling Student Loan Borrowers Into Low Payments

Rep. Bonamici’s SIMPLE Act would auto-enroll student loan borrowers 75 days delinquent into the lowest-payment IDR plan using IRS data starting July 2028.

bungled FAFSA launch
September 5, 2026

How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA

Learn how to calculate and report assets for FAFSA, including cash, investments, business, and farm net worth.

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September 4, 2026

CIT Bank Platinum Savings APY Boost: Earn 4.10% For 6 Months

CIT Bank is offering a boosted 4.10% APY for six months with the latest promo for the Platinum Savings Account.

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.
September 4, 2026

10 Best Free Checking Accounts In September 2026

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

High school hallway representing high school guidance counselor push to college.
September 4, 2026

High Schools Push Four-Year College To 66% Of Students. Only 45% Actually Go.

RAND survey: 66% of high school students say school staff push four-year college; community college, trades, and apprenticeships get little emphasis.

Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, TN
September 4, 2026

Free Community College Pays For Itself, New NBER Study Finds

New NBER research finds Tennessee’s free community college program raised enrollment, degrees, and earnings — and paid for itself through tax revenue.

September 3, 2026

IRS Proposes Ending Tax-Exempt Status For 18,000 Private Schools Over Race-Based Policies

Treasury and IRS proposed rules would end tax-exempt status for private schools with race-based policies, hitting 18,000 schools. Lawsuits are likely.

September 3, 2026

How To Start Building Credit Early: Moves To Make Before You Need It

Here are the steps to take to start building credit early, before you’re 18, when you’re in college, or however early you can start.

September 2, 2026

Texas State Doubles Free Tuition Income Cap To $100,000 For 2027 Freshmen

Texas State’s expanded Bobcat Promise gives free tuition to Fall 2027 freshmen in the top 25% of their class with family income of $100,000 or less.

Female Content Creator At Home Recording A Video
September 2, 2026

ASU’s New “Influencer Degree” Costs Up To $60,000 A Year. Will It Pay Off?

Arizona State University launched a content creation bachelor’s degree. Here’s what the “influencer degree” costs and whether it can actually pay off.

Financial Aid if you drop out of college
September 2, 2026

Financial Aid Calculator For 2027-28 (SAI Calculator)

Our financial aid calculator to help you find your Student Aid Index (SAI) and determine your financial aid eligibility.

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