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

June 27, 2025

Autopilot Review: Trade Like Pelosi, Buffett, And More

Autopilot is an investing app that allows you to copy the trades of top investors.
Find out how in this full review.

June 24, 2025

Believe Savings Review: High-Yield Savings Account With A Twist

Looking for a bank that allows you to give while saving money? Believe Savings offers a high-yield savings account while donating to a charity of your choice.

June 20, 2025

Quorum Federal Credit Union Review: Pros And Cons

Looking for a credit union offering no-fee banking with high-yields on savings? Quorum Federal Credit Union might fit the bill, if you are eligible.

May 23, 2025

Openbank by Santander Review: Pros and Cons

Looking for a way to maximize your savings interest? You might want to consider this high-yield savings account from Openbank by Santander. Learn more.

May 9, 2025

Rho Business Banking Review: Pros And Cons

Rho is a financial technology company offering business banking services to startups and mid-sized businesses with plans to scale. Learn more in our review.

April 25, 2025

Alinea Invest Review: Investing for Gen-Z

Alinea Invest is an investing app geared to Gen Z. But with a hefty $120 annual fee and only one account type, is it worth it? Learn more in our full review.

February 21, 2025

SmartCredit Review: Build And Boost Your Credit Score

SmartCredit is a financial technology company that helps you build and boost your credit score. How does it compare to Credit Karma? Learn more.

February 20, 2025

Origin Financial Budgeting App Review: Pros And Cons

Origin is a financial management app that lets you budget, track spending, save, invest, and more. Is it worth it? Find out in this full Origin review.

January 10, 2025

Benzinga Review: Is It Worth The Price?

Are you an active trader or day trader in need of real-time access to financial news, market data, and analysis? Learn more about Benzinga in our full review.

November 29, 2024

Plootus Review: AI-Powered 401(k) Analysis

Are you one of the many Americans unsure how their 401(k) is invested and whether it’s optimized to meet their retirement goals? Find out how Plootus can help.

November 22, 2024

Unlock Surveys Review: How It Works, Pros And Cons

Unlock Surveys is a paid survey website that’s free to join and offers a $5 sign up bonus, but how does it compare to Survey Junkie and Swagbucks? Find out.

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