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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

transfer student loans
December 23, 2022

How You Can Transfer Student Loans To Another Lender

Are you having trouble with your current student loan lender? You can transfer student loans and be happier using one of these methods.

social networks investing
December 13, 2022

Best Social Networks For Investors

Check out some of the best social networks for investors so you can interact with other investors and adopt new strategies.

what is passive income
December 6, 2022

What Is Passive Income?

Curious about what is passive income? Passive income is unearned income. Basically, you have income you work for at a job, and income that you don’t work for.

Appeal Home Appraisal
November 30, 2022

How To Appeal An Appraisal On Your Home (My Experience)

My story about how I successfully appealed my home appraisal when the appraiser made mistakes and jeopardized my home purchase.

Here are three things your tax preparer won't tell you that you need to ask about, including experience and how they get paid.
November 28, 2022

3 Things Tax Preparation Companies Won’t Tell You [And Why It Matters]

Do you really know everything about how qualified your tax preparer is? Here’s what you need to know to be safe.

Infinite Banking
November 4, 2022

Understanding Infinite Banking: Does It Make Sense For You?

We take a quick look at infinite banking, and walk through what it entails and if it makes sense for you based on your financial situation.

Using a 529 Plan For yourself
October 24, 2022

Can I Open A 529 For Myself?

You can open a 529 plan for yourself – both to use now and to save for your future (or even your future kid’s education.

Target Date Funds
October 3, 2022

Risks Of Target Date Funds And How To Use Them Effectively

There are several risks that investors in Target Date Funds should be aware of when investing, and our tips for using them in your portfolio.

How To Become A Millionaire At 25
September 19, 2022

How To Become a Millionaire by 25

You can become a millionaire by 25 if you focus on earning just $300 per day starting at 16 years old, or by becoming an entrepreneur.

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September 16, 2022

Cheapest Health Insurance For College Students

If you’d like to save money on health insurance as a college student, take a look at these options. There might be a good one for you!

filing estimated taxes
September 7, 2022

How To Pay Quarterly Estimated Taxes

Are you self-employed? Then this guide to filing estimated taxes is for you! Find out what you need to do, and when.

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