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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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An abstract financial illustration features a prominent black bank icon with classical columns, positioned centrally on a mustard-yellow and white background. A white speech bubble containing a question mark floats above the bank, symbolizing the complex questions families face regarding college financing. To the left, a white dollar sign inside a rounded white square hovers over a black graduation cap, representing student loan options and costs. The background is adorned with various geometric patterns, including black and white dots, thin black lines, a hollow circle, and a triangle, adding to the dynamic and modern feel of the image. This visual metaphor highlights the challenges and choices involved in navigating the seven different types of student loans and financing alternatives available for college and graduate school, as discussed in the article. Source: The College Investor
January 27, 2024

Why Do I Need A Cosigner For My Student Loans?

90% of private student loans require a cosigner because to qualify you need a good income and credit score.

What Happens If I Don't Repay My Student Loans
January 5, 2024

Biden Administration Holds More Student Loan Servicers Accountable For Failures

The Biden Administration has withheld another $2.1 million in payments to student loan servicers due to contractual failures.

Fafsa
January 2, 2024

FAFSA Launch Mired By Issues, Stuck In ‘Soft Launch’

The Department of Education launched the 2023 – 2024 FAFSA and it has been mired by issues and unavailable for most families.

Facts About Student Loan Debt
December 3, 2023

5 Bits Of Information About Student Loans You Didn’t Know

Here are five facts about student loans that you didn’t know, including student loan refinancing options, cosigners, and collateral.

Fafsa
November 15, 2023

U.S. Department Of Education Delays Redesigned FAFSA Launch To December 31

The Department of Education announced today that they are delaying the FAFSA launch to December 31, 2023.

Tax Guide For MLPS
November 10, 2023

The Basic Tax Guide For MLPs

MLPs (or master limited partnerships) can be lucrative investments, but they can complicate your taxes and tax return.

Lendkey Student Loans
November 9, 2023

Biden Administration Promises More Student Loan Oversight

The Biden Administration has announced they will be closely monitoring student loan servicers to protect student loan borrowers.

best budgeting apps
November 7, 2023

Best Mint Budgeting App Replacements (Mint Alternatives)

Mint announced they were shutting down in 2024, so here are Mint alternatives and other budgeting apps you can try.

Cushion
November 1, 2023

Cushion Review: Organize Your Bills And Other Payments

Cushion is a fintech that helps you keep track of your bills, subscriptions, and buy now pay later payments. Is it worth it? Find out in this Cushion review.

IBR vs. REPAYE: Understanding Income-Driven Repayment Plans
October 11, 2023

IBR vs. PAYE vs. SAVE | Understanding Income-Driven Repayment Plans

We provide a head-to-head comparison of IBR vs. PAYE vs. SAVE to help you decide which of these income-driven repayment plans may be right for you.

How You Handle Money
October 4, 2023

How You Physically Handle Your Money Reflects Your Money Mindset

How people physically handle their cash, whether organized or disorganized, directly reflects their money mindset.

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