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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

How College Refunds Work
July 31, 2025

Best Banks To Get A Financial Aid Refund

Students can receive financial aid refunds through direct deposit, checks, or BankMobile. Learn how to get your refund quickly and securely.

Side Hustle Ideas
July 31, 2025

54 Side Hustle Ideas To Make Money Fast

Here is a list of ways to start side hustling, earning your way out of debt, or using extra money to invest.

Brazos student loan refinancing
July 31, 2025

Brazos Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Brazos offers student loan refinancing, private student loans, and parent loans for residents of the State of Texas.

When It Makes Sense To Use A HELOC For Your Student Loans
July 31, 2025

Should You Use A HELOC To Pay For College vs. Student Loans

Here’s when it might make sense to use your home’s equity or a HELOC to pay for college instead of using student loans.

Caring young happy couple parents teaching small children son daughter saving money for future.
July 30, 2025

Survey: Most Parents Skip The Best College Savings Tool

A new survey finds 66% of parents are saving for college, but only 24% are using 529 plans, the most effective tax-advantaged option.

This illustrative graphic, set against a vibrant chartreuse green background, visually represents the comprehensive financial tools and services offered by Discover Bank, as reviewed by The College Investor. At the center, a large white circle provides a focal point, surrounded by numerous black line-art icons that symbolize various aspects of personal finance and exploration. These icons include a hot air balloon, a cloud, a map pin, a globe, stars, a microscope, a checklist, a compass, binoculars, and a line graph, all connected by dotted lines and arrows, suggesting navigation and growth in the financial landscape. The bottom left features the stylized text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR," reinforcing the source of this detailed review of Discover's high yield savings accounts, checking products, and CDs.
July 29, 2025

Discover Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Are you looking for checking and high-yield savings products? Take a look at this Discover Bank review and see if they have what you need.

The United States Capitol building with American flag | Source: The College Investor
July 26, 2025

Public Hearings Set For New Student Loan Rules

The Education Dept. launches rulemaking to finalize student loan rules and Pell changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill.

PenFed Checking And Savings
July 26, 2025

PenFed Credit Union Review: Full Service And Solid Rates

PenFed Credit Union is one of the largest federal credit unions in the U.S. How do its checking and savings accounts stack up? Find out in this full review.

the end of the double consolidation loophole
July 25, 2025

Can A 17-Year-Old Get A Student Loan?

Learn how teens under 18 can apply for student loans and what rules apply.

US President Donald Trump signs "Big Beautiful Bill" during a Fourth of July celebration event on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington on July 4, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Sipa USA(Sipa via AP Images)
July 22, 2025

5 Student Loan Moves To Make Right Now

The Big Beautiful Bill is reshaping student loans. Here’s what to do now to protect your budget and loan forgiveness progress.

Save
July 22, 2025

15 Ways To Save An Extra $500 Per Month

Our list of 15 different tactics that you can use to save an extra $500 or more each month and boost your savings.

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