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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

President Donald Trump holding up a order for clemency for anti-abortion protesters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
March 11, 2026

Trump Accounts: Rules, Limits, Use Cases and Eligibility

The IRS created Trump accounts as tax-deferred IRAs for minors. Here’s what parents need to know about contributions, investments, and Roth conversions.

Front facade of the US Supreme Court Building in Washington DC | Photo by PTHamilton
March 10, 2026

SAVE Student Loan Plan Officially Ended By Court Order

The 8th Circuit reversed the district court’s dismissal of the SAVE lawsuit and ordered the December 2025 settlement entered as final judgment. Here’s what borrowers need to do.

Close-up of a person's hands holding a smartphone displaying a calculator app in one hand and a stack of U.S. hundred-dollar bills in the other, set over a piece of paper with handwritten math. This image illustrates the financial calculation borrowers must make regarding the PSLF Buyback program, specifically highlighting how the recent court ruling blocking the REPAYE plan could result in higher out-of-pocket costs for those seeking student loan forgiveness. Source: The College Investor
March 10, 2026

PSLF Buyback and REPAYE: How New Settlement Changes Costs

The SAVE settlement also bans REPAYE, the plan used to calculate PSLF Buyback offers. IBR is the likely replacement — and it’s more expensive. Here’s what to do now.

tax due dates
March 10, 2026

When Are Taxes Due In 2026 (Including Estimated Taxes)

The main tax deadline in 2026 personal taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Find out when taxes are due for estimated taxes and other key dates.

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 9, 2026

Senators Demand SAVE Plan Timeline From Education Dept

Senators Merkley and Sanders sent an urgent letter to Ed Secretary McMahon demanding a SAVE Plan timeline after a federal court ended the repayment freeze.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a television interview at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
March 9, 2026

Borrowers Sue Dept. of Education Over SAVE Plan Loan Forgiveness

Four borrowers sued the Education Department Monday to force SAVE plan student loan forgiveness. Here’s what it means for 7 million borrowers.

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.

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