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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 during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
March 16, 2026

Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops To Record Low, But PSLF Buyback Issues Remain

New court filing shows IDR backlog at record low while PSLF buyback queue grows to 88,170. What borrowers need to know.

A focused female college student sits at a desktop computer in a campus lab, typing intently on a white keyboard. She wears a casual denim jacket over a striped shirt, representing a typical student balancing academics with extra work. In the blurred background, another person works at a separate workstation. This image illustrates the dedication and digital tools required to successfully launch and manage AI-powered side hustles to earn extra money during college. Source: The College Investor
March 16, 2026

Best AI-Powered Side Hustles For College Students In 2026

We break down the top 8 AI-powered side hustles that college students can start doing today to earn extra money.

bonus offers
March 15, 2026

Best Bank Account Bonus Offers In October 2026

We share the best bank account bonus offers and sign up offers for new checking and savings accounts.

Grad school
March 15, 2026

How To Find Graduate School Scholarships and Fellowships

Federal grants stop at undergraduate school. Here’s the graduate school scholarship ecosystem most students don’t know exists.

Close-up of a bronze corporate plaque reading "J.P.Morgan" mounted on a textured stone building facade next to a green leafy plant. This image accompanies a summary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's 2026 College Planning Essentials report, which details the staggering 914% increase in college tuition since 1983 and the subsequent surge in student loan debt. Source: The College Investor
March 14, 2026

College Tuition Up 914% Since 1983, J.P. Morgan Reports

J.P. Morgan’s 2026 college report reveals tuition is up 914% since 1983 and 60% of families still aren’t using 529 plans. Here’s what that means for your savings strategy.

Capitol building in Washington. The United States Senate and House of Representatives. Source: The College Investor
March 13, 2026

Borrowers File Long-Shot Legal Bid To Reverse SAVE Ruling

A group of student loan borrowers filed a motion to reverse the SAVE plan dismissal. Here’s what they’re arguing and why it’s unlikely to succeed.

Save
March 13, 2026

How To Save For College: Order Of Operations For Parents

When it comes to how to save for college, there’s a right order of operations that can make things easier for your family.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on the US Department of Education on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
March 13, 2026

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

Student loan oversight cuts and new federal rules dominate college finance news this week.

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Ranking member Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., questions Dr. Casey Means, nominee to be surgeon general, during her the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
March 12, 2026

GAO: FSA Halted Student Loan Servicer Reviews

A new GAO report reveals FSA stopped reviewing student loan servicer accuracy last year. Here’s what that means if you have federal student loans.

Investing For Dividends
March 12, 2026

Dividend Aristocrats List For 2026

The dividend aristocrats are stocks that not only pay consistent dividends, but have also raised their dividends every year.

A close-up, slightly upward-angled shot of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) federal building's entrance in Washington D.C., USA, emphasizing its prominent stone facade and the bold, black carved letters spelling "INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE" above the doorway. The classic, ornate architectural details, including decorative dark rosettes flanking the text and intricately carved stone trim, are clearly visible. The image conveys a sense of official authority and directly relates to the article discussing the IRS's annual inflation adjustments for retirement accounts, specifically the raised 2026 contribution limits for 401(k) and IRA plans, as detailed in Notice 2025-67.
March 11, 2026

Average Tax Refund Up 10.6% This Year, IRS Data Shows

The average 2026 tax refund is $3,742 — up 10.6% from 2025. See what’s driving the increase and what it means for your return.

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