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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

eCampus Textbook Review
March 19, 2023

eCampus.com Review: Textbook Rental For College Students

eCampus.com offers a variety of services similar to a bookstore: online book rental, used books, selling back your old textbook.

IRS payment plan
March 9, 2023

How to Set Up an IRS Payment Plan If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

If you want to pay your entire tax bill at once but don’t have the money, what do you do? This article explains some of your options!

Nexus Notes
March 3, 2023

Nexus Notes Review: Easy Side Hustle If You’re Still In College

Nexus Notes is a marketplace that makes it easy to upload and verify your course notes and get paid whenever students download them.

Types of Education Savings Accounts
February 24, 2023

Types of Education Savings Accounts and Which Account is Best

Learn the three types of education savings accounts: Coverdell Education Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, and UGMA accounts.

How To Find A Financial Advisor
February 23, 2023

How To Vet A Financial Advisor

A look at how to find a financial advisor for millennials or a financial planner and what questions to ask to find the right fit.

Do I Have To File Taxes In Multiple States?
February 22, 2023

Do I Have To File Taxes In Multiple States?

If you earn income in multiple states, do you have to file taxes in multiple states as well? The answer isn’t easy, but here’s a guide.

Best Flashcard Apps
February 18, 2023

Best Flashcard Apps To Help Students Study Better

We break down the best flashcard apps to help you boost your studying and productivity in college.

Fail A Class In College
February 7, 2023

What If You Fail A Class In College?

If you fail a class in college, there are steps you can take emotionally, academically, and financially to get back on track.

Most Popular College Majors
February 6, 2023

The 10 Best College Majors

Here are the ten most popular college majors based on enrollment, their specializations, and potential after-grad salaries.

Fees you should never pay for
January 9, 2023

8 Fees You Should Never Pay For

When it comes to your money, there are easy ways to avoid pay for unnecessary fees. Here are eight that you should never have to pay for.

New Years Resolutions
January 3, 2023

5 Tips To Make This The Best Financial Year

We share 5 tips to help you make this the best financial year and achieve your New Years money resolutions.

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