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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

Appeal A Financial Aid Award After Admissions | Source: The College Investor
May 7, 2025

Can You Appeal A Financial Aid Award After Admissions?

Can you appeal financial aid after choosing a college? It’s rare, but some families get more help by asking again.

An eye-level, slightly upward-angled, daytime shot of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds. The iconic white dome, topped with the Statue of Freedom, dominates the center of the frame, surrounded by its intricate columns and architectural details. The building's white marble facade extends horizontally, flanked by lush green trees on both sides, with more distant buildings partially visible. In the foreground, scaffolding and construction equipment are visible on the steps leading up to the Capitol, suggesting ongoing work. This image visually represents the "Congress" mentioned in the article, specifically the legislative body responsible for the "Big Beautiful Bill" that eliminates federal Grad PLUS loans, impacting graduate students' ability to afford professional programs like law and medicine.
May 5, 2025

Congress Moves To Make All Pell Grants Tax-Free

Lawmakers propose expanding Pell Grant use and tax credit eligibility.

Famous investor and economist Warren Buffett forecasts stocks market changes and shares investments strategy". Vector illustration — Vector by dima4to@gmail.com
May 3, 2025

Warren Buffett To Retire As Berkshire CEO By Year-End

Warren Buffett plans to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by the end of 2025. Greg Abel will succeed him, pending board approval.

Doctors in training may lose loan forgiveness | Source: wavebreakmedia
May 3, 2025

PSLF Rules Could Change For Doctors In Training

Doctors in training could lose PSLF credit under a Republican student loan bill that targets medical residency.

Old bank building | Photo credit: elenathewise
May 2, 2025

Banking Outage Leaves Customers Without Account Access

A banking outage is causing online banking disruptions at dozens of major banks, affecting Zelle, BillPay, and direct deposits.

Linda McMahon testifies before the Senate Health, Education, and Labor Committee during a nomination hearing as Secretary of Education in Washington DC, USA, on February 13, 2025. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/NurPhoto via AP)
May 2, 2025

New FAFSA Rule Could Cut Pell for Middle Class

The GOP’s proposed Pell rule would cut aid for students with higher Student Aid Index scores, even if their income is under the poverty threshold.

A close-up, slightly upward-angled shot of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) federal building's entrance in Washington D.C., USA, emphasizing its prominent stone facade and the bold, black carved letters spelling "INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE" above the doorway. The classic, ornate architectural details, including decorative dark rosettes flanking the text and intricately carved stone trim, are clearly visible. The image conveys a sense of official authority and directly relates to the article discussing the IRS's annual inflation adjustments for retirement accounts, specifically the raised 2026 contribution limits for 401(k) and IRA plans, as detailed in Notice 2025-67.
May 1, 2025

IRS Boosts 2026 HSA Contribution Limits

IRS raises 2026 HSA contribution limits to $4,400 for individuals and $8,750 for families.

An isometric illustration on a blue background depicts a stylized, light brown bank building with "BANK" written above its entrance, featuring classical columns and large windows. Above the bank, several gold coins are stacked, with five coins visible, suggesting financial growth and high returns. Four light blue arrows emanate from around the bank's foundation and point upwards, further emphasizing the concept of increasing value or high yield, directly relating to the article's focus on high-interest checking accounts. The foreground prominently displays the text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR," identifying the source of the financial advice. This image visually represents the core concept of a bank generating high interest on checking accounts, connecting directly to the article's discussion of the best high-yield checking account options available.
May 1, 2025

Best High-Yield Checking Accounts Of July 2026

High-interest checking accounts are where you can get the APY of a savings account, and the spending of a checking account.

Investing For Dummies
May 1, 2025

Investing For Dummies: How To Get Started Investing

It can be scary to start investing if you are uncertain about it, but our investing for dummies guide breaks it down step by step.

Best Investment Strategy
April 30, 2025

The Best Investment Strategy By Age [Ultimate Guide]

Your investment strategy is dictated by your risk tolerance and your age. Here’s our guide to crafting the best investing strategy for you.

The Department of Education building is seen the morning after Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling of the department, in Washington, on March 21, 2025. Whether Trump has the authority under the U.S. constitution to close a congressionally mandated agency remains an unanswered question. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP)
April 28, 2025

Student Loan IDR Forgiveness Tracker Disappeared

StudentAid.gov removed the IDR forgiveness tracker while legal battles question forgiveness authority under several IDR plans.

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