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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

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January 2, 2022

Motley Fool Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

The Motley Fool is a financial advice company that has enjoyed a long history of success with providing paid stock-picking newsletters.

A digital graphic promoting a "Merrill Edge Review" is displayed against a dark green, geometric background with faint white grid lines and abstract shapes, possibly representing a financial chart or global network. The title "Merrill Edge Review" is prominently featured in large, bold white sans-serif font, with a thin white line underneath it. Below this, in a slightly smaller but still prominent white sans-serif font, is the tagline "Low cost access to the best of Merrill," also underscored by a thin white line. This image serves as a visual identifier for an article detailing the Merrill Edge platform, which offers discount brokerage services, guided investing solutions similar to robo-advisors, and financial advisors, all while highlighting its competitive fees and integration of technology with traditional portfolio management.
December 31, 2021

Merrill Edge Review: Can It Compete With Online-Only Brokers?

Merrill Edge offers commission-free Self-Directed Investing, Guided Investing and extra perks for Bank of America customers. Read our review.

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December 30, 2021

Employee Fiduciary Review: Bargain 401k Plans For Small Businesses

Employee Fiduciary is one of the lowest-cost 401k providers for small and medium-sized businesses on the market today.

A graphic illustrating various types of real estate investments available through platforms like RealtyMogul, set against a subtle grey gradient background with "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in the bottom left corner. The image features six distinct, stylized buildings: a three-story apartment building with balconies, a two-story house with a green roof, a single-story yellow house with a tree, a light blue house with a white picket fence, a red house with an attached garage, and a large red multi-story commercial building. This visual representation highlights the diverse commercial and residential real estate options for investors, including those participating in crowdfunding and REITs, as discussed in the accompanying article on RealtyMogul's investment opportunities.
December 27, 2021

RealtyMogul Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

If you would like to add exposure to the real estate sector in your portfolio, take a look at this RealtyMogul review to learn about it!

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December 23, 2021

CoinRabbit Review: Earn Or Borrow Crypto

CoinRabbit offers crypto loans and interest accounts. Yields seem competitive, but CoinRabbit’s terms and policies are vague.

A digitally illustrated graphic depicting the concept of student loans and income-based repayment options, featuring "The College Investor" logo in the bottom left corner. In the center, a young man with dark hair, wearing an orange sweater and blue jeans, sits casually on a stack of books while working on a laptop. The books beneath him are colored in shades of blue, orange, and gray, symbolizing education and knowledge. Two large, disembodied hands frame the central figure; the hand on the left holds a stack of gold coins, representing financial investment, while the hand on the right holds a single, large gold coin with a prominent dollar sign, symbolizing income or loan repayment. This visual metaphor illustrates the connection between investing in education through student loans and the potential for future earnings, directly relating to Edly's income-based student loans and income-sharing agreements discussed in the article.
December 16, 2021

Edly IBR Student Loan Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Edly IBR Loan payments adjust with your income. But this extra flexibility could come at a cost. Read our Edly IBR Loan review to learn more.

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December 15, 2021

What Is Order Routing For Stocks And Crypto?

Order routing is an important part of successful trading, especially for crypto traders. Learn how order routing works and when it matters.

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December 14, 2021

Bank of America Advantage Savings Review: Is It Worth It?

Are you looking for a savings account? Perhaps you’re a Bank of America customer, and you’re wondering if theirs is right for you. Find out!

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December 14, 2021

TradeStation Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

TradeStation is a direct access broker that includes a suite of advanced tools for active traders. Learn more in this TradeStation review.

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December 13, 2021

eToro Review 2026: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

eToro is a crypotocurrency trading platform that makes it easy to copy the trading strategies of top traders or portfolios of traders.

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December 12, 2021

Swimply Review: Pros And Cons Of Renting Your Pool

Swimply is a website and mobile app that makes it easy to rent or book private pools in your local community by the hour.

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