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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

Identity Theft | Source: The College Investor
August 30, 2025

How To Protect Yourself After A Data Breach

With the news of the SSN data breach, many people have been scared about their identity stolen – guess what? It already has been.

Photo of FAFSA - free application for federal student aid | Source: The College Investor
August 29, 2025

How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA

For families that want to apply to the FAFSA early, parents can request FAFSA beta access before the Oct. 1 launch.

Should Parents Give A Child A Credit Card For College
August 29, 2025

How College Students Can Build Credit Without A Credit Card

Learn how students can build credit through loans, rent, and secured accounts without opening a credit card.

Apple Inc Tuition Reimbursement Program | Source: The College Investor
August 28, 2025

How To Use Employer Tuition Reimbursement To Pay For College

Learn how employer tuition reimbursement can help you graduate without student loans.

SAVE PSLF Buyback | Source: The College Investor
August 26, 2025

Does the SAVE Forbearance Count For PSLF?

SAVE forbearance doesn’t directly count toward PSLF, but the buyback option may help some borrowers qualify.

Campus Books Review 2023
August 26, 2025

Campus Books Review: Buy, Rent, Or Sell Your Textbooks

Campus Books is a powerful tool that aggregates millions new and used books, thousands of sellers, and partnerships with bookstores so you can find the best prices to buy, rent, and sell your textbooks. 

Testing AI Tools For Student Loan Forgiveness | Source: The College Investor
August 25, 2025

AI Still Falls Short On Student Loan Forgiveness

We tested AI tools on PSLF questions. Some answers were right, but many were incomplete or wrong. Borrowers should rely on official guidance or actual experts.

BooksRun
August 24, 2025

BooksRun Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

BooksRun is a marketplace to buy, sell, or rent books and eTextbooks with free shipping and full refunds on books returned within 14 days.

Using Community College to Save Money
August 23, 2025

How To Find States With Free Community College

Community college students have several ways to save money compared with students who spend all four years attending a university. Learn how!

Knetbooks Review
August 23, 2025

Knetbooks Review: Textbook Rental With Free Shipping

Knetbooks offers low prices on par with major sites. But their policies regarding late returns are less generous than most competitors.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaking at a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee about the regulation of cryptocurrency at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
August 22, 2025

Student Loan Servicer Changes Coming Soon

The Department of Education will move some loans from MOHELA to other servicers this year. Here’s what borrowers need to know.

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