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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

Invest in Ripple
July 14, 2023

How To Invest In Ripple (XRP) Step-By-Step

Here’s our guide on how to invest in Ripple (XRP) with step-by-step directions on how to make your first Ripple investment.

101 Tips For College Freshmen
July 3, 2023

101 Essential Resources And Tips For College Freshmen

101 Resources and Tips for College Freshmen includes advice on student loans, personal finance, dorm life, love life, and more!

Supreme Court Student Loan Forgiveness
June 30, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The US Supreme Court rejects Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan to forgive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.

time management tips
June 30, 2023

8 Time Management Tips for Overloaded College Students

Are you an overloaded, tired, or exhausted college student? Here are some time management tips you can use now and in your future career!

Student Loan Borrowers Are Not Ready To Resume Payments
June 29, 2023

Survey: 55% Of Student Loan Borrowers Don’t Feel Ready To Resume Payments

We surveyed 1,200 student loan borrowers to see if they were ready to resume payments, and here’s what we found.

weighted vs unweighted GPA
June 26, 2023

Understanding Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA & Cumulative GPA

If you’ve attended high school or college, you’re familiar with the term, grade point average (GPA). But did you know there are different ways to calculate GPA?

Achieving a good ACT score
June 23, 2023

What Is A Good ACT Score: What You Need To Know

Achieving a good ACT score is important for college admissions, but it’s not the only element admissions officers consider. Here’s what you need to know.

Investing For Dividends
June 19, 2023

Investing for Dividends – How Does It Work And Where To Start

Investing for dividends is a key way to grow your portfolio and your wealth over time because dividends compound and grow over time.

Achieving a good SAT score
June 16, 2023

What Is A Good SAT Score: Strategies For Success

Achieving a good SAT score will help you get admitted to the college of your choice. But what is a good SAT score?

Types Of Investment Accounts
May 30, 2023

What Type of Investment Account Do I Open?

Understand the different type of investment accounts to open, whether you’re investing for retirement, for another goal, and more.

best habit tracking apps for students
May 26, 2023

Best Habit Tracking Apps For College Students

As a student, good habits are critical to a well-balanced life. Here are seven best habit tracking apps to help you stay focused. Learn more.

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