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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

How To Find A Financial Advisor
February 23, 2023

How To Vet A Financial Advisor

A look at how to find a financial advisor for millennials or a financial planner and what questions to ask to find the right fit.

Do I Have To File Taxes In Multiple States?
February 22, 2023

Do I Have To File Taxes In Multiple States?

If you earn income in multiple states, do you have to file taxes in multiple states as well? The answer isn’t easy, but here’s a guide.

Best Flashcard Apps
February 18, 2023

Best Flashcard Apps To Help Students Study Better

We break down the best flashcard apps to help you boost your studying and productivity in college.

Fail A Class In College
February 7, 2023

What If You Fail A Class In College?

If you fail a class in college, there are steps you can take emotionally, academically, and financially to get back on track.

Most Popular College Majors
February 6, 2023

The 10 Best College Majors

Here are the ten most popular college majors based on enrollment, their specializations, and potential after-grad salaries.

Fees you should never pay for
January 9, 2023

8 Fees You Should Never Pay For

When it comes to your money, there are easy ways to avoid pay for unnecessary fees. Here are eight that you should never have to pay for.

New Years Resolutions
January 3, 2023

5 Tips To Make This The Best Financial Year

We share 5 tips to help you make this the best financial year and achieve your New Years money resolutions.

Can You File Your Taxes From An App?
December 26, 2022

How Much Do You Have To Make To File Taxes?

It can be hard to know how much do you have to make to file your taxes, but we break down the nuances of when to file.

transfer student loans
December 23, 2022

How You Can Transfer Student Loans To Another Lender

Are you having trouble with your current student loan lender? You can transfer student loans and be happier using one of these methods.

social networks investing
December 13, 2022

Best Social Networks For Investors

Check out some of the best social networks for investors so you can interact with other investors and adopt new strategies.

what is passive income
December 6, 2022

What Is Passive Income?

Curious about what is passive income? Passive income is unearned income. Basically, you have income you work for at a job, and income that you don’t work for.

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