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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

Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
February 9, 2022

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF): Pros, Cons, And Strategies

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged investment account where 100% of the funds are required to go to charitable organizations.

EasyKnock Review
February 8, 2022

EasyKnock Review | Unlock Cash In Your Home

EasyKnock allows homeowners to access up to 90% of their home’s equity upfront and allows them to stay as renters until they’re ready to move.

A vibrant illustration set against a warm, gradient yellow-orange sky with soft white clouds, depicting the concept of property and landlord insurance. In the foreground, a detailed, modern house with a dark grey roof and light brown walls stands prominently, symbolizing the asset being protected. Above the house, a large, bright red umbrella provides shelter, representing the protective coverage of an insurance policy. To the left of the house, a clipboard with a document titled "INSURANCE" underscores the core theme. Below this, small stylized figures, one appearing to be a real estate investor, interact with stacks of coins and dollar bills, emphasizing the financial aspects. To the right, a golden key, more stacks of money, and a target with an arrow reinforce the ideas of security, investment, and achieving financial goals. The "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo is visible in the bottom left corner, linking the image to the article content about Steadily landlord insurance.
February 3, 2022

Steadily Review: Online Landlord Insurance With Flexible Options

With coverage options for all types of rental properties, Steadily is making it easier for landlords to get the insurance coverage they need.

OnJuno
January 26, 2022

Juno Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Juno’s digital checking accounts come with interest and cash back rates that rival even the best savings accounts. Learn more!

This vibrant illustration depicts a large purple graduation cap, featuring a gold tassel, sitting atop a towering stack of textbooks with colorful spines in shades of red, orange, and blue. To the right of the books, a smiling person with dark, curly hair is seated cross-legged on the floor, working diligently on a silver laptop, symbolizing student loan borrowers engaged in their studies or financial planning. Around them, elements like two golden coins with dollar signs, a potted plant, a red pencil, and a paper airplane emphasize themes of education, finance, and aspirations. The background includes decorative swirls and dots, alluding to the complexities and processes involved in student loan programs like PSLF, TEPSLF, and the Biden Waiver discussed in the article. This image visually represents the journey through higher education and the financial considerations, including loan forgiveness, that many students face.
January 16, 2022

TEPSLF vs. PSLF vs. The PSLF Waiver

There’s been a lot of confusion around what PSLF reform has been made, and what each program allows, so we break it down.

Stilt review
January 15, 2022

Stilt Review: Personal Loans Offered To Immigrant Students

In this Stilt review, learn about some of the requirements Stilt has for immigrants seeking student loans. Is there concerning fine print?

This illustrative image for "The College Investor" features a vibrant yellow and blue color scheme, depicting various small, stylized figures interacting with financial elements. At the center, a large yellow dollar bill with a prominent blue dollar sign symbolizes money and banking, directly relating to the Synchrony Bank review. Around this central element, several figures are engaged in financial activities: one sits atop a stack of books, another holds a megaphone, and a third looks through a telescope, suggesting research and discovery in personal finance. Other elements include an envelope representing communication (perhaps related to online banking statements), stacks of gold coins, credit cards, and a smartphone displaying a banking interface, alluding to the digital nature of Synchrony Bank's services. A prominent blue percentage sign and an upward-pointing arrow symbolize interest rates and financial growth, key benefits highlighted in the article's discussion of Synchrony Bank's great yields on savings products. The overall image reinforces the theme of managing and growing money effectively, which is central to the Synchrony Bank review and its comparison to the best high-yield savings accounts.
January 14, 2022

Synchrony Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Synchrony Bank is an online bank that offers several high-yield savings products.

This illustrative graphic for an article reviewing HappyNest investment opportunities depicts various elements associated with financial growth and real estate investing against a red-tinted world map backdrop. In the foreground, from left to right, a magnifying glass highlights a clipboard displaying a bar chart and pie chart, symbolizing financial analysis. Next to it, a target icon with concentric red, white, and black rings represents investment goals. A black briefcase sits centrally, flanked by a smartphone showing a financial graph, and a calculator, alluding to careful financial planning. Green dollar bills are fanned out in front of the briefcase, emphasizing monetary investment. In the background, an upward-pointing blue arrow graph with data points and a grid signifies financial ascent and potential returns. The words "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" are prominently displayed in white text in the bottom left corner, identifying the source of the content, which discusses how HappyNest enables individuals to start investing in real estate with minimal capital.
January 13, 2022

HappyNest Review: Invest In Real Estate With As Little As $10

HappyNest is a mobile app that allows anyone to invest in its commercial real estate REIT which has a low per-share price of just $10.

PNC Bank
January 11, 2022

PNC Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

PNC Bank is one of the largest full-service banks in the United States, and the offer compelling savings and checking accounts.

Roofstock Review
January 10, 2022

Roofstock Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Interested in investing in real estate? Roofstock is an online marketplace for tenant-occupied real estate. Learn more in this Roofstock review.

An illustrative image of a traditional, neoclassical bank building with the word "BANK" prominently displayed above its entrance, flanked by tall columns. The building features multiple windows with dark panes and a set of steps leading up to the main door, all rendered in a flat, cartoonish style. Two stylized green trees with rounded leaves stand on either side of the bank, against a muted background with hints of teal shapes suggesting clouds or abstract elements. In the bottom left corner, the white text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is visible, indicating the source of this review. This visual represents the banking services and products, such as high-yield savings accounts and business checking, offered by institutions like Customers Bank, discussed in the accompanying article.
January 9, 2022

Customers Bank Review: Bonus Checking And High-Yield Savings

Customers Bank is a full-service online and brick and mortar bank. They have solid APYs but only if you meet certain activity or minimum balance requirements.

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