Colin Graves

Colin Graves is a financial writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience in banking and wealth management. Before joining The College Investor, he managed retail and commercial portfolios exceeding $1 billion, earning multiple awards for leadership and customer service. Colin holds several credentials from the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Canadian Securities Course, Professional Financial Planning Course, and the Certificate of Financial Services Advice.

Today, he applies that expertise to editing and writing about investing, credit, and money management for readers seeking practical, trustworthy financial information. Colin also writes at ColinGraves.com, where he helps people transition from traditional employment to self-employment through financial literacy and business coaching.

Colin’s latest articles

July 3, 2026

Farther Review: Modern Wealth Management With Human Advisors

Farther is a hybrid wealth management with fiduciary advisors, AI-powered planning, and personalized investing for high-net-worth clients. Learn more.

June 19, 2026

MaxRewards Review: Credit Card Recommendations And More

Our MaxRewards review explains how the app works, its features, pricing, pros and cons, and whether it’s worth using to maximize credit card rewards.

June 12, 2026

Peak Bank Review: Online Bank With A High Savings APY

Peak Bank is the online arm of Idaho First Bank. It offers two products: a high-yield savings account and certificates of deposit.

June 10, 2026

Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent Explains the July 1 Student Loan Changes

Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent breaks down the July 1 student loan changes: SAVE’s end, new repayment plans, and grad borrowing limits.

May 25, 2026

Dan Zibel of Student Defense on AI in Admissions, Student Data Rights, and the AI Bill of Rights

Dan Zibel of Student Defense joins The College Investor Audio Show to discuss AI in college admissions and student data rights.

May 22, 2026

Modak Review: Debit Cards For Kids And Teens

Modak is a family-focused fintech app that helps kids and teens learn money management through debit cards, chores, rewards, and savings tools.

May 18, 2026

Tyler West On Saving For College, Picking The Right School, And Avoiding The Student Loan Trap

Tyler West joined Robert Farrington on The College Investor Audio Show to discuss paying for college, ROI, and student loans.

May 12, 2026

Preston Cooper on the ROI of College, Grad School Risks, and What AI Changes About the Math

Higher ed economist Preston Cooper breaks down when a bachelor’s pays off, why most MBAs don’t, and what AI is doing to computer science ROI.

May 8, 2026

Thrivent Review: Online Banking Made Simple

Thrivent Bank offers online checking and high-yield savings accounts with low fees, savings pockets, and a simple digital banking experience.

May 1, 2026

Fidelity Youth Account Review: A Brokerage Account For Teens

The Fidelity Youth Account lets teens invest, spend, and learn money skills, with parental oversight and no account fees. Learn more.

April 24, 2026

Collegiate Mobile Review: Phone Plans For Students

Collegiate Mobile offers prepaid wireless plans for students and fans, with affordable pricing and a unique model that supports your school.