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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

SAVE repayment plan
June 24, 2024

Federal Judges Block Key Loan Forgiveness And Repayment Plan

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri block key parts of the SAVE plan, creating uncertainty for millions of student loan borrowers. Learn more here.

How To Pay Off Your Student Loans
June 24, 2024

How 16 Real People Paid Off Their Student Loan Debt

Here are sixteen stories of real people who paid off their student loan debt by saving more money, building side incomes, and working hard.

What Happens If I Don't Repay My Student Loans
June 23, 2024

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loans?

What happens if you don’t pay your student loans? It’s probably one of the worst financial mistakes you can make.

Buying A House With Student Loans
June 21, 2024

How To Buy A House When You Have Student Loan Debt

Here’s what you need to know if you want to buy a house when you have student loan debt.

largest bank by assets
June 19, 2024

Banks And Stock Market Closed On June 19 For Juneteenth

US Banks and the stock market will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Investing in MLPs
June 19, 2024

Investing in MLPs: Yields are High, but Complications are Many

Investing in MLPs can be lucrative, but there are a lot of complications involved.

how to cash a paper savings bond
June 16, 2024

Individual Bonds Vs. Bond Funds: What To Know

A look at how buying individual bonds vs. bond funds is different and how you can successfully buy individual bonds.

How To invest $1,000,000
June 15, 2024

How To Invest $1,000,000 For Future FIRE

I break down specifically how to invest $1,000,000 with the potential for future FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early).

Caribou Review
June 11, 2024

Should College Students Bring A Car To Campus?

If you’re a college student, should you bring a car to campus? Do you need a car as a college student? Let’s dive in.

Finblox review
June 10, 2024

Robinhood Set To Acquire Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitstamp

Robinhood announced that it would be acquiring cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp to continue to expand its cryptocurrency business.

A vibrant, minimalist illustration on a white background visually represents the concept of how to research stocks for beginners, central to the article's focus on investing in stocks for a smart financial future. The primary element is a large red magnifying glass, prominently centered, with its handle extending diagonally downwards to the left. Inside the magnifying glass, candlestick charts are depicted in red and white, symbolizing market trends and stock analysis. Around the magnifying glass, several financial icons are scattered, including dollar signs in red circles and plus signs, suggesting growth and strategic investment. In the upper right corner, an upward-trending black arrow signifies increasing stock values and successful investment portfolio growth. The overall image reinforces the article's message that researching stocks doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but rather an accessible skill to learn the basics and get started.
June 4, 2024

Who Is Roaring Kitty And What’s Going On With Gamestop?

Roaring Kitty, also known as DeepFuckingValue and Keith Gill, revealed a massive $180 million position in Gamestop (GME) stock.

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