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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

The Pennsylvania State University sign in front of Beaver Stadium
October 13, 2026

Penn State Targets 47 Programs For Closure, Mostly At Commonwealth Campuses

Penn State recommends closing 47 of its 403 degree programs, affecting 784 students. See which majors and campuses are on the list and what happens next.

wait to repay your student loans
October 12, 2026

For-Profit College Student Loan Forgiveness List

Here is the for-profit college student loan forgiveness list that qualify due to being closed or having lawsuits due to fraud.

Buy a House vs. Rent
October 12, 2026

Buying A House Vs. Renting An Apartment: The Real Math + Calculator

We ran the real numbers on buying vs. renting the same house at a 7.40% mortgage rate. Renting won by $78,000. Run your own numbers in our calculator.

A row of focused high school students sitting at desks in a bright exam hall, diligently taking a written test. The camera's shallow depth of field highlights a young blonde woman in the center concentrating on her paper, while the students in front of and behind her are blurred. This scene of intense academic concentration illustrates the return of standardized testing, as major universities and Ivy League schools nationwide reinstate SAT and ACT score requirements for college admissions. Source: The College Investor
October 12, 2026

Colleges Are Requiring SAT and ACT Scores Again — Here’s the Full List for 2027

Top colleges are requiring SAT and ACT scores again for 2027. See which schools changed their policies and what students should do now.

An image of a person holding a graduation cap and law degree, representing the best law school student loans to pay for college in light of the changes to student loan borrowing limits.
October 12, 2026

Best LSAT Prep Courses: Live Classes, Subscriptions And Free Practice

Compare the best LSAT prep from Princeton Review, Magoosh, Kaplan, Blueprint and 7Sage by price, live hours, LawHub costs and score guarantees.

Student Loan Borrowers Are Not Ready To Resume Payments
October 12, 2026

Best TOEFL Prep Courses: Updated For The New 1-6 Score Scale

Compare TOEFL prep updated for the 2026 redesign, plus the $280 U.S. fee, the new 1-6 score scale and what U.S. colleges require.

Passenger jet plane preparing for takeoff on an airport runway against a vibrant sunset sky. This image symbolizes the journey of international graduate students pursuing education abroad, highlighting the complex financial planning, visa uncertainties, and funding decisions they must navigate before "taking off" on their academic careers.
October 12, 2026

Best IELTS Prep Courses: Online Courses And Free Official Practice

Compare the best IELTS prep for U.S. college applicants, plus the 2026 U.S. test fee, band score rounding and the 6.5 score many schools require.

What Is The MCAT And What Do The Scores Mean?
October 12, 2026

Best MCAT Prep Courses Of 2026: Live, Self-Paced And Official AAMC Practice

Compare the best MCAT prep from Princeton Review, Kaplan, UWorld, Blueprint and the AAMC by price, cost per live hour and score guarantees.

what is the gmat and what do the scores mean
October 12, 2026

Best GMAT Prep Courses Of 2026: Self-Paced, Live And Tutoring

Compare the best GMAT prep from Magoosh, Princeton Review, Kaplan, Target Test Prep and e-GMAT by price, live hours and score guarantees.

what is a good PSAT score
October 12, 2026

Best PSAT Prep Of 2026: Courses, Free Practice And National Merit Tips

Compare PSAT prep from Princeton Review, Kaplan and Magoosh, plus National Merit cutoffs and why Reading and Writing counts twice on the Selection Index.

University of Arizona
October 12, 2026

University Of Arizona Moves To Freeze Tuition For Every Student In 2027-28

The University of Arizona plans to freeze tuition, fees, housing and meal plans for 2027-28. See the proposed rates for resident and nonresident students.

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