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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

Student Loan Refinancing Without A Degree
March 28, 2024

8 Lenders To Refinance Student Loans Without A Degree

Here are student loan lenders that offer student loan refinancing without a degree or having graduated from college.

Buy a House vs. Rent
March 20, 2024

Buy A House vs. Rent An Apartment: The True Comparison

We break down the math of which is better: to buy a house or rent an apartment as your primary residence.

March 12, 2024

How To Pick A College Major: 3 Top Strategies

Looking for advice on how to pick a college major? We examine three popular strategies and break down their strengths and weaknesses.

Reform Student Loans
March 10, 2024

Proposal: How To Reform Student Loans And Hold Colleges Accountable

Our proposal to reform student loans while at the same time holding colleges and universities accountable for what they charge students.

How To Spend Your Tax Refund
March 8, 2024

What To Do With Your Tax Refund: And 3 Things Not To Do

Here’s what to do with your tax refund, and also three things to avoid wasting your refund on.

IDR Waiver
March 1, 2024

Income-Driven Repayment Plan Recertification Pause Extended

The income-driven repayment plan recertification pause has been extended until at least September 2024.

Should You Pay Someone To Do Your Taxes?
February 21, 2024

Should You Pay Someone To Do Your Taxes?

How to decide if you should do your own taxes, or if you should pay someone to do your taxes and file them for you.

Student Loan Borrowers Are Not Ready To Resume Payments
February 20, 2024

Survey: Just Two-Thirds Of Student Loan Borrowers Have Resumed Payments

Only two-thirds of student loan borrowers have resumed payments although payments restarted six months ago.

How to be rich 10 rules to grow wealth
February 19, 2024

How To Be Rich: 10 Rules To Grow Wealth

If you’re curious about how to be rich, here are 10 rules to grow wealth that we’ve seen over years of working with millionaires.

Cash App Taxes Review 2022
February 13, 2024

IRS Reports 19% Drop in Early Tax Filings for 2024 Season

Early 2024 sees a sharp decline in tax filings, with IRS statistics revealing a 19% drop compared to last year.

Student Loan Forgiveness For Engineers
February 12, 2024

Student Loan Forgiveness For Engineers

Here’s what to know about student loan forgiveness for engineers and engineering majors.

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