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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

pell grants
October 23, 2025

Pell Grant Chart: What Income Limits Qualify?

Pell Grant limits vary by income, family size, and state. Here’s our Pell Grant chart to check yours.

Student Loans and Identity theft
October 23, 2025

Student Loan Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Took Out Loans In Your Name

If you find out someone took out student loans in your name, here’s how to deal with student loans and identity theft.

This illustrative image depicts a computer monitor with various financial elements surrounding and interacting with it, contextualizing the search for the best options trading platforms. A pair of hands on the left holds two red credit cards, while another pair of hands on the right holds two green dollar bills, symbolizing transactions and financial instruments. Centered above the monitor, a hand holds a large magnifying glass, suggesting research and careful examination of financial tools and features. The overall impression highlights the process of evaluating brokerage platforms for options trading, focusing on factors like commissions, research quality, and platform design, as discussed in the article for investors looking to choose between brokerages like Charles Schwab and its Thinkorswim platform.
October 23, 2025

Best Options Trading Platforms In 2026

Take a look at some of the best options trading platforms and consider some factors in deciding which platform to use.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies during an appropriations hearing on Capitol Hill June 3, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)
October 22, 2025

Trump Admin Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

AFT and the Education Department reached a deal to continue loan discharges and halt hardship denials amid an ongoing federal lawsuit.

Google AI Inaccurate for Personal Finance | Source: The College Investor
October 22, 2025

37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025

A follow-up study finds Google’s AI Overviews still give misleading personal finance advice over one-third of the time.

How To Handle Basic Living Expenses During Student Loan Repayment
October 22, 2025

How To Handle Basic Living Expenses During Student Loan Repayment

It can be tough to balance paying your living expenses during student loan repayment, but here’s some budgeting tactics to help.

Non-profit student loan forgiveness
October 21, 2025

What To Know About Nonprofit Student Loan Forgiveness

If you work for a 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organization, you may be able to get nonprofit student loan forgiveness or other help.

1099-C And Student Loan Forgiveness
October 20, 2025

1099-C And Student Loan Forgiveness: 2026 And Beyond

Considering loan forgiveness for your student loan debt? Don’t forget to understand the 1099-C tax implications.

Stressed by delayed technical issues | Source: The College Investor
October 19, 2025

IBR Rule Change Delayed By Technical Issues

The IBR hardship rule is gone under OBBBA, but tech issues delay access.

Financial Advisor Fees | Source: The College Investor
October 18, 2025

How Honest Financial Advisors Should Disclose Their Fees

What does an honest financial advisor’s fee disclosure look like? Here’s what they should be showing you.

A wide, eye-level shot on a bright, clear day shows the modern, light-gray building of California State University Dominguez Hills under a blue sky with scattered wispy clouds. The university's name, "CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS," is prominently displayed in large, dark blue, sans-serif letters across the top facade of the building. Below the signage, multiple rows of tall, rectangular windows with dark frames and reflective blue glass are evenly spaced, creating a pattern across the building's surface. In the bottom right corner, the vibrant green foliage of a tree is partially visible, adding a touch of nature to the academic setting. This image visually represents one of the California State University (CSU) campuses, providing context for the article's discussion of the new California law, Senate Bill 640 (SB 640), which will implement the Direct Admission Program for qualified California high school seniors starting in 2027. The law aims to boost college enrollment and ease the application process for students.
October 18, 2025

New Law Simplifies CSU Direct Admission For Students

Starting in 2027, qualified California seniors will be automatically admitted to CSU campuses. Here’s who qualifies and how it works.

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