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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

Private Student Loan Forgiveness
April 2, 2024

Department Of Education Set To Manage PSLF Program Directly

The Department of Education announced that it will begin directly managing the PSLF loan forgiveness program starting May 1, 2024.

largest bank by assets
March 31, 2024

Can I Trust Online Banks?

Can you trust your money in online banks that advertise high savings account rates, when you might not recognize the name brand?

safe deposit box
March 30, 2024

Should I Get A Safe For My College Dorm Room?

It could be a good idea to get a safe for your college dorm room, but for a lot of students it’s really not needed.

Student Loan Refinancing Without A Degree
March 28, 2024

8 Lenders To Refinance Student Loans Without A Degree

Here are student loan lenders that offer student loan refinancing without a degree or having graduated from college.

Buy a House vs. Rent
March 20, 2024

Buy A House vs. Rent An Apartment: The True Comparison

We break down the math of which is better: to buy a house or rent an apartment as your primary residence.

Short Term Investments
March 15, 2024

10 Best Short-Term Investments And Strategies

Here are the ten best short-term investments right now for investors looking to invest cash in the stock market or other place.

March 12, 2024

How To Pick A College Major: 3 Top Strategies

Looking for advice on how to pick a college major? We examine three popular strategies and break down their strengths and weaknesses.

Reform Student Loans
March 10, 2024

Proposal: How To Reform Student Loans And Hold Colleges Accountable

Our proposal to reform student loans while at the same time holding colleges and universities accountable for what they charge students.

How To Spend Your Tax Refund
March 8, 2024

What To Do With Your Tax Refund: And 3 Things Not To Do

Here’s what to do with your tax refund, and also three things to avoid wasting your refund on.

IDR Waiver
March 1, 2024

Income-Driven Repayment Plan Recertification Pause Extended

The income-driven repayment plan recertification pause has been extended until at least September 2024.

Should You Pay Someone To Do Your Taxes?
February 21, 2024

Should You Pay Someone To Do Your Taxes?

How to decide if you should do your own taxes, or if you should pay someone to do your taxes and file them for you.

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