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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

Student Loan Borrowers Are Not Ready To Resume Payments
February 20, 2024

Survey: Just Two-Thirds Of Student Loan Borrowers Have Resumed Payments

Only two-thirds of student loan borrowers have resumed payments although payments restarted six months ago.

How to be rich 10 rules to grow wealth
February 19, 2024

How To Be Rich: 10 Rules To Grow Wealth

If you’re curious about how to be rich, here are 10 rules to grow wealth that we’ve seen over years of working with millionaires.

Cash App Taxes Review 2022
February 13, 2024

IRS Reports 19% Drop in Early Tax Filings for 2024 Season

Early 2024 sees a sharp decline in tax filings, with IRS statistics revealing a 19% drop compared to last year.

Student Loan Forgiveness For Engineers
February 12, 2024

Student Loan Forgiveness For Engineers

Here’s what to know about student loan forgiveness for engineers and engineering majors.

An abstract financial illustration features a prominent black bank icon with classical columns, positioned centrally on a mustard-yellow and white background. A white speech bubble containing a question mark floats above the bank, symbolizing the complex questions families face regarding college financing. To the left, a white dollar sign inside a rounded white square hovers over a black graduation cap, representing student loan options and costs. The background is adorned with various geometric patterns, including black and white dots, thin black lines, a hollow circle, and a triangle, adding to the dynamic and modern feel of the image. This visual metaphor highlights the challenges and choices involved in navigating the seven different types of student loans and financing alternatives available for college and graduate school, as discussed in the article. Source: The College Investor
January 27, 2024

Why Do I Need A Cosigner For My Student Loans?

90% of private student loans require a cosigner because to qualify you need a good income and credit score.

What Happens If I Don't Repay My Student Loans
January 5, 2024

Biden Administration Holds More Student Loan Servicers Accountable For Failures

The Biden Administration has withheld another $2.1 million in payments to student loan servicers due to contractual failures.

Fafsa
January 2, 2024

FAFSA Launch Mired By Issues, Stuck In ‘Soft Launch’

The Department of Education launched the 2023 – 2024 FAFSA and it has been mired by issues and unavailable for most families.

Facts About Student Loan Debt
December 3, 2023

5 Bits Of Information About Student Loans You Didn’t Know

Here are five facts about student loans that you didn’t know, including student loan refinancing options, cosigners, and collateral.

Fafsa
November 15, 2023

U.S. Department Of Education Delays Redesigned FAFSA Launch To December 31

The Department of Education announced today that they are delaying the FAFSA launch to December 31, 2023.

Tax Guide For MLPS
November 10, 2023

The Basic Tax Guide For MLPs

MLPs (or master limited partnerships) can be lucrative investments, but they can complicate your taxes and tax return.

Lendkey Student Loans
November 9, 2023

Biden Administration Promises More Student Loan Oversight

The Biden Administration has announced they will be closely monitoring student loan servicers to protect student loan borrowers.

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