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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

California Student Loan And Financial Aid Programs
September 30, 2024

California Bans Legacy Admissions At Private Colleges

California bans legacy admissions at private colleges, pushing equity and fairness in higher education under new laws signed by Gov. Newsom.

Crazy Ways To Make $10,000
September 29, 2024

10 Crazy Ways To Make $10,000 You’ve Never Heard Of

Here’s our list of crazy ways to make $10,000 that you’ve likely never heard of, from selling your stuff, to creating a unique business.

Minimize Your Student Loan Debt
September 27, 2024

3 Ways To Minimize Student Loan Debt

Want to minimize student loan debt and avoid the hassle of dealing with college loans? Check out these 3 ways to save money during college

Grandparent-Owned 529 Plan
September 27, 2024

Prepaid Tuition Plans: Pros And Cons For Saving For College

How prepaid tuition plans work and if prepaid tuition plans are right for your college saving strategy versus a 529 plan.

Navient
September 26, 2024

Navient Banned From Student Loan Servicing After $120 Million Settlement

Navient banned from servicing federal loans and faces $120 million penalty after the CFPB uncovered years of harmful practices impacting student borrowers.

What Time Does The Stock Market Open
September 26, 2024

Why Does BlackRock Own Everything?

Does BlackRock really own everything? Discover the truth behind its $10.47 trillion in assets and the company’s strategic acquisitions and investments.

bungled FAFSA launch
September 24, 2024

GAO Warns of Future FAFSA Failures After Botched Launch

New GAO report exposes FAFSA rollout flaws, affecting aid for millions of students. What happens next?

Best Student Loans And Rates
September 23, 2024

Student Loan On-Ramp Ending: Will Default Rates Surge?

The student loan on-ramp program ends September 30, and over one-third of borrowers may be at risk of default, credit damage, and more.

avoid the 529 plan withdrawal penalty if your child doesn't go to college
September 19, 2024

How To Use A 529 Plan If Your Child Doesn’t Go To College

Your child decided to skip college? Here’s how you can use your 529 funds including several options to avoid the 529 plan withdrawal penalty.

Student Loans Get You Fired
September 17, 2024

8 Ways That Student Loans Can Get You Fired

Learn how your student loan debt can get you fired and what your employer can legally do regarding checking your credit and debt.

Using a 529 Plan For yourself
September 11, 2024

529 Plans Surpass $500 Billion In Assets

The latest 529 plan data show that 529 plans have surpassed $500 billion in assets nationwide.

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