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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

10 Ways To Save On Taxes
September 2, 2024

10 Ways To Save On Your Taxes Before The End Of The Year

Our list of the best ways to save on your taxes before the end of the year, without losing or wasting money.

SAVE repayment plan
August 28, 2024

Confusion Reigns With Student Loan Borrowers Stuck In Limbo

Borrowers face confusion as court rulings block Biden’s SAVE plan. Key questions on IDR plans and loan forgiveness remain unanswered, causing concern.

What To Do After College
August 28, 2024

Answering: “I Don’t Know What To Do After College?”

Not sure what you should do after college? You’re not alone. Here are some helpful ideas that just might be what you’re looking for.

Grad school
August 27, 2024

Class Of 2025 Faces Tough Job Market And Student Loan Debt

Class of 2025 faces a challenging job market, with student loans, AI, and political turmoil adding to their concerns, a new Handshake survey reveals.

Elements Of A Solid Personal Financial Plan
August 26, 2024

6 Elements Of A Solid Personal Financial Plan

If you want to improve your finances take initiative and make a plan. Here are six elements of a solid personal financial plan to get you started.

A minimalist graphic illustration depicts a white university building with dark outlines and blue window accents on the left, symbolizing higher education and institutional loans. To its right, a large unfurling scroll, also outlined in dark blue, features a dollar sign at the top and several lines of text, representing a bill, financial aid award, or loan document. This visual emphasizes the connection between colleges and financial obligations, such as university loans or private student loans. The background is a light, speckled pattern with a large teal circle behind the scroll and a plus sign near the university, reinforcing the article's focus on understanding and comparing different types of student loans, including those offered directly by colleges and universities.
August 26, 2024

Liberty University Settles Lawsuit With Jerry Falwell Jr.

Liberty University and Jerry Falwell Jr. settle all disputes, ending a lengthy legal battle and paving the way for reconciliation and healing.

Administrative Forbearance
August 24, 2024

What’s Administrative Forbearance For Student Loans?

Student loans are being placed in administrative forbearance due to legal and servicer issues. What does this mean for borrowers?

best niche sports for college admissions
August 6, 2024

These Colleges Sent The Most Student-Athletes To The Olympics

Over sixty current NCAA student-athletes are representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here’s what colleges sent the most.

Best investing apps
August 5, 2024

Investment Apps Crash Amid Market Turmoil, Leaving Investors Frustrated

Major investment apps faced outages amid market turmoil, frustrating investors on a day marked by recession fears and weak economic data.

effective tax rates
August 4, 2024

Effective Tax Rates: How Much You Really Pay In Taxes

Calculating effective tax rates isn’t as simple as just multiplying income by tax bracket. See what the average person really pays in taxes.

This graphic visually represents the core concept of VA education benefits and military financial assistance for college. The image features a prominent stack of five books, with the top three in a warm orange hue and the bottom two in white, symbolizing the educational resources and learning involved. Above the books, a dark circular icon displays a white graduation cap, clearly indicating academic achievement and higher education. To the right of the book stack, another dark circular icon contains a white dollar sign, emphasizing the financial aspect of these benefits and scholarships. The background is a clean white, adorned with abstract geometric shapes in matching dark gray and orange tones, including plus signs, circles, and dotted rectangles, which add a modern, dynamic feel to the illustration, reinforcing the opportunities and funds available for servicemembers, spouses, children, and veterans seeking to take advantage of these vital programs. Source: The College Investor
August 3, 2024

Americans’ Confidence In Higher Education Declines

New survey shows declining confidence in higher education but highlights continued value perception.

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