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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

best budgeting apps
November 7, 2023

Best Mint Budgeting App Replacements (Mint Alternatives)

Mint announced they were shutting down in 2024, so here are Mint alternatives and other budgeting apps you can try.

Cushion
November 1, 2023

Cushion Review: Organize Your Bills And Other Payments

Cushion is a fintech that helps you keep track of your bills, subscriptions, and buy now pay later payments. Is it worth it? Find out in this Cushion review.

IBR vs. REPAYE: Understanding Income-Driven Repayment Plans
October 11, 2023

IBR vs. PAYE vs. SAVE | Understanding Income-Driven Repayment Plans

We provide a head-to-head comparison of IBR vs. PAYE vs. SAVE to help you decide which of these income-driven repayment plans may be right for you.

How You Handle Money
October 4, 2023

How You Physically Handle Your Money Reflects Your Money Mindset

How people physically handle their cash, whether organized or disorganized, directly reflects their money mindset.

Investing Board Games
October 2, 2023

5 Board Games That Teach You About Investing

Here are our favorite board games that can teach you about money, investing, and more.

taxpayer advocate
September 26, 2023

What Is a Taxpayer Advocate and Should You Contact One?

Are you having problems with the IRS? You may want to consider contacting a taxpayer advocate. They can speak to the IRS for you and help resolve tax problems.

travel insurance
September 24, 2023

Travel Insurance For College Students Going Abroad

Should you buy travel insurance? What does travel insurance usually cover? Explore travel insurance here and decide what’s right for you.

Leveraged ETFs
September 23, 2023

Why Leveraged ETFs Don’t Match Market Performance

Why leveraged ETFs don’t match the market performance of the indexes they are supposed to track, and how that makes them bad investments.

Bogleheads
September 23, 2023

What Is A Boglehead And What Investing Lessons Can You Learn?

A look at what a Boglehead is, and how they follow the investing philosophies and lessons of Jack Bogle the founder of Vanguard.

do i need an LLC to open a business bank account
August 30, 2023

Do I Need An LLC To Open A Business Bank Account?

Many new entrepreneurs ask the question, do I need an LLC to open a business bank account? We’ve got the answer in our guide to banking as an LLC.

4 benefits of a business bank account
August 28, 2023

4 Benefits Of A Business Bank Account

Are you running business transactions through your personal bank account? Check out these 4 benefits of a business bank account. Learn more.

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