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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.

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October 29, 2024

How To Set Up And Pay Your Student Loans Weekly

Making frequent payments can help you pay off your student loans faster. Here’s how to set up & pay your student loans weekly.

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October 28, 2024

SAVE Plan Forbearance Extended: What Borrowers Should Know

Borrowers in the SAVE Student Loan Plan face extended forbearance. However, there are options for loan forgiveness and other repayment plans.

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October 28, 2024

What Does Capitalized Interest Mean And Can You Avoid It?

Capitalized interest is unpaid interest that is added to a loan balance after a period of reduced payment ends and normal repayment begins.

Student Loan Repayment Restart
October 26, 2024

Can You Refinance An Already Refinanced Student Loan?

Learn how refinancing an already refinanced student loan can help you save money. Explore the benefits, risks, and timing considerations before you refinance again.

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October 22, 2024

What Are Large-Cap Stocks And Mega-Cap Stocks And How To Invest

We take a look at what Large-Cap stocks and Mega-Cap stocks are, and how you can invest in them as an individual investor.

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October 21, 2024

IRA Rollover Chart: Where Can You Move Your Account?

Do you need to roll over your retirement account? If so, you might be wondering what your options are. Take a look at this IRA rollover chart!

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October 17, 2024

Google AI Inaccurate In 43% Of Finance-Related Searches

Google AI Overviews are inaccurate in 43% of finance searches, posing risks for those searching for financial information.

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October 13, 2024

10 Best Money Making Apps Of 2025

Here are some of the best money making apps you can try out. Share your car or home! Sell stuff! Deliver stuff! Earn some rewards!

IDR Waiver
October 11, 2024

Student Loan IDR Plan Updates: What’s Available To Borrowers

Student Loan IDR Plans have been in limbo due to ongoing SAVE plan litigation. Here’s what loan repayment plans are currently open for borrowers.

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October 9, 2024

What Is Qualified Tuition?

Understand qualified tuition and eligible expenses for education tax benefits, including what type of tuition is allowed for 529 plan expenses.

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Is Montessori School Eligible As A 529 Plan Expense?

Preschool and Montessori school are not considered eligible 529 plan expenses. Here’s what you need to know.

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