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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

Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks to the crowd as protesters gather outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
February 16, 2026

86,000 Public Servants Stuck In 3-Year Loan Forgiveness Queue

A new court filing shows 86,520 PSLF buyback requests pending, pointing to a wait of nearly three years.

529 plan
February 16, 2026

How To Use A 529 Plan For Private Elementary And High School

You can now use a 529 plan for K-12 Education up to $20,000 per year to pay for your children’s private primary and secondary eduction expenses.

A woman doing yoga in a park by a lake, representing the free hobbies that you can do.
February 15, 2026

15 Free Hobbies That Require No Money But Are Fun!

Our list of 15 different free hobbies that require no money but can be a lot of fun (for you and the family).

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)
February 13, 2026

Education Department Reports Smaller IDR Backlog But No Forgiveness

A new court filing shows zero IDR discharges in January and a PSLF buyback backlog nearing three years.

Carnegie Mellon University
February 13, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: February 13, 2026

Colleges disclose $5.2B in foreign funding as tuition-free programs grow and private loan demand may rise.

student loans
February 12, 2026

The Complete List of Federal Student Loan Servicers

The list of federal student loan servicers companies, as well as their contact info, and information relating to problems and complaints.

Best Solo 401k Providers
February 12, 2026

Comparing The Most Popular Solo 401k Options

We compare the most popular solo 401k options from providers such as Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, Etrade, and more to show you the best prices.

Nurses and Healthcare Workers | Source: The College Investor
February 12, 2026

Which Health Science Master’s Degrees Pay Off

An analysis of 1,965 health science master’s programs shows wide ROI gaps, with 37% delivering negative lifetime returns.

A young man with a beard and a baseball cap is seated on a grassy bank next to a body of water, intently typing on a silver laptop. He is wearing a red and tan letterman-style jacket over a grey shirt, with khaki pants and dark sneakers. In the background, a large concrete bridge spans across the water, with bare trees visible on the opposite bank under an overcast sky. A white speech bubble overlay in the upper left corner of the image contains the dark blue text "100+ REAL & HONEST WAYS TO MAKE MONEY IN COLLEGE," directly relating to the article's topic of various methods for college students to earn income, including entrepreneurial ventures like starting a blog or freelance writing. The bottom left corner subtly displays "thecollegeinvestor.com".
February 11, 2026

100 Ways To Make Money In College As A Student

We list over 100 different ways to make money in college – all of these side jobs are real, honest, and legal.

Qualified 529 plan Expenses
February 11, 2026

What Are Qualified Expenses For A 529 Plan (And What Doesn’t Count)?

Wondering what are qualified expenses for a 529 plan? Here’s exactly what can and can’t be covered by your 529 college savings plan.

international student loans
February 10, 2026

Best International Student Loan Lenders In 2026

Although foreign students aren’t eligible for federal loans, they may qualify for private international student loans with these lenders.

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