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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

Howard University Campus
August 1, 2026

Howard University Readmits 200 Of 502 Unenrolled Freshmen After Backlash

Howard University reversed 40% of its unenrollment decisions after cutting 502 freshmen. What families should check on their own student accounts now.

A digital illustration features a prominent yellow graduation cap with a black tassel on the left, symbolizing academic achievement and students. To the right, a classic yellow and black depiction of a bank or institutional building with columns represents financial services. These two main elements are connected by a thin, dashed line and surrounded by small, geometric shapes including circles and plus signs in yellow, orange, and black, suggesting a connection between students and banking services. The text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is visible in black at the bottom left, reinforcing the article's focus on free college student checking accounts, no fees, and the best options like Discover Cashback Debit, highlighting the benefits and conveniences for students managing their finances.
August 1, 2026

Best College Student Checking Accounts Of August 2026

We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2026, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more.

Best Student Loans And Rates
August 1, 2026

Best Student Loans And Current Rates In August 2026

Here’s our guide to help you find the best student loans and rates so that you can get the best interest rate on your student loans.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) speaking at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)
July 31, 2026

Senate Committee Advances Bill To Block Education Department Transfers

The Senate HELP Committee advanced S. 5046 in a 13-9 vote, blocking the Education Department from transferring four offices to other federal agencies.

Master Promissory Notes (MPN)
July 31, 2026

Master Promissory Notes (MPN): What To Know

Master Promissory Notes (MPN) are legally-binding documents that all federal student loan borrowers must sign. Learn why they’re important!

Texas Student Loan And Financial Aid Programs
July 30, 2026

Texas Public Colleges Can Consider CLT Scores In Admissions, State Official Says

Texas public colleges can now consider Classic Learning Test scores for some applicants.

Form 8379
July 30, 2026

Injured Spouse Relief: How To File Form 8379 And Protect Your Tax Refund In 2027

Tax refund offsets for defaulted student loans are restarting. Form 8379 lets you claim your share of a joint refund. Here’s how to file for 2027.

College application checklist
July 29, 2026

PSLF Checklist: What Student Loan Borrowers Must Do

PSLF can wipe out student debt, but only if you follow every rule. Here’s how to avoid the most common mistakes borrowers make.

July 10, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States: U.S. Secretary of Education LINDA McMAHON greets visitors during the final day of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Credit Image: © Matt Kaminsky/ZUMA Press Wire)
July 29, 2026

OIG Report: Education Department Cut 40% Of Staff, Gutting Student Loan Oversight

An Education Department OIG report found a 40% workforce cut, with 32 Federal Student Aid suboffices (including loan servicer oversight) left with no staff.

United States Treasury Department, Headquarters building in Washington DC
July 29, 2026

FinCEN Orders Banks To Report Student Aid Fraud As Ghost Student Schemes Spread

FinCEN issued an alert directing banks to flag federal student aid fraud, targeting ghost student and straw student schemes draining $120 billion in aid.

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C., on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
July 28, 2026

Senate Bill Would Exempt State Student Loans From 2007 Scandal Conflict Rules

New Senate bill S.4097 would exempt state student loan programs from preferred lender arrangement rules Congress passed after the 2007 financial aid scandal.

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