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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

This illustrative graphic, titled "Support From Parents Survey," depicts a millennial woman with long purple hair, wearing a yellow long-sleeved shirt, purple pants, and a red beanie, sitting at a dark purple desk. She is holding a red mug in her left hand, looking at a laptop displaying a survey or questionnaire with red and white elements. A potted plant with red flowers sits on the desk to her left. The image, set against a light gray, abstract background, visually represents the topic of millennials receiving financial and other forms of support from their parents, especially in the context of the economic challenges highlighted in the article, such as those related to the pandemic and millennial net worth. The image serves as a visual introduction to the survey findings discussed in the article from "The College Investor."
October 22, 2021

64% Of Millennials Receive Support From Their Parents

We surveyed 1,500 millennials to find out how much financial support they receive from their parents, and in what categories they get aid.

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October 21, 2021

ZuntaFi Student Loans (iHelp) Review

ZuntaFi student loan refinancing and private student loans are funded by community banks. Learn about its rates and terms!

NFCU Student Loans Review
October 21, 2021

Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) Student Loans Review

If you’re looking for a low-interest student loan option, NFCU student loans may be a contender. Learn more in this detailed review.

Student Loan Forgiveness Real
October 20, 2021

Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Real? Debunking The Myth

Student loan forgiveness is not just a myth. There are many different programs to consider and you can learn about your options here.

The image prominently features a stylized black silhouette of a roaring lion's head with a flowing mane, positioned on the right side of the frame against a vibrant orange and yellow gradient background with subtle sunburst rays emanating from the left. This powerful lion imagery represents "MoneyLion," the finance app discussed in the accompanying article, which offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. The bottom left corner of the image displays the "The College Investor" logo, featuring a red graduation cap icon, indicating the source of this review and its relevance to financial guidance for college investors seeking options like free checking accounts or early direct deposits. The visual design effectively conveys the brand's strength and the article's focus on MoneyLion's compelling offerings and how they compare to alternatives.
October 19, 2021

MoneyLion Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

MoneyLion offers banking, no-interest cash advances, investing, and credit-builder loans. Check out the full details in our MoneyLion review below.

An illustrative image displays a stylized representation of online banking services, relevant to the article's discussion of Varo Bank. The central focus is a white smartphone with a classical bank building icon displayed on its screen, surrounded by a faint network of dotted lines connecting to other banking-related symbols. To the left, a white cloud icon with a red padlock signifies cloud security, essential for online-only banks, adjacent to a stack of gold coins representing savings. On the right, a stylized globe with an arrow wrapping around it suggests global accessibility and digital transactions, with a single gold coin floating nearby. Prominently overlaid in red, bold text are the words "CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS," emphasizing key offerings of digital banks like Varo, which is highlighted for its high APY savings accounts and fee-free services. This visual reinforces the convenience and benefits of modern digital banking discussed in the "Varo Bank Review."
October 19, 2021

Varo Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Varo Bank is an online-only bank that charges no fees, pays a high APY on deposits, and offers automatic savings tools.

This detailed graphic visually represents the concept of investing in InfraShares, a crowdfunding platform for infrastructure projects, set against a green background. The central focus is a document titled "SHARES" with lines of text resembling a ledger, suggesting financial records and investment opportunities. A large magnifying glass prominently placed over this document symbolizes careful review and analysis of these shares, aligning with the article's purpose of providing an "InfraShares review." To the right, another document displays a colorful pie chart and bar graphs, representing diverse financial data, portfolio diversification, and potential returns from infrastructure investments. Above these documents, stacks of dollar bills with prominent dollar signs signify the financial rewards and capital involved in such projects. A small calculator sits at the bottom, further emphasizing financial calculations and smart investing. This image effectively illustrates the article's theme of making large infrastructure project investments accessible to the average investor through platforms like InfraShares.
October 14, 2021

InfraShares Review: Invest In Infrastructure

InfraShares is a crowdfunding investing platform that helps startups raise capital for infrastructure projects. Read our InfraShares review!

This illustrative graphic depicts various financial elements against a soft green and white background, symbolizing growth and investment. On the left, a green house icon features a prominent dollar sign, representing real estate investment, with an upward arrow and percentage sign indicating increasing value. A woman stands beside a stack of coins topped with a pink circle containing a percentage symbol, suggesting interest or returns. In the center, a large blue chart shows several upward arrows and house icons, further emphasizing property value appreciation. To the right, a man sits on a stack of gold coins, holding a small house, with a large green upward-pointing arrow and percentage sign signifying overall market or investment growth, relevant to discussions on avoiding wash sales and understanding tax-loss harvesting for investors.
October 11, 2021

What Is The Wash Sale Rule? (And Does It Apply To Crypto?)

The wash sale rule is meant to discourage the abuse of tax-loss harvesting benefits. Learn more about the rule and if it applies to crypto.

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October 10, 2021

GO2bank Review: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

GO2bank is a mobile bank account that offers several premium banking benefits for free to members that receive an eligible direct deposit.

A dynamic illustration depicts a professional woman, dressed in a dark blue suit jacket and skirt, with black hair, energetically running forward while holding a briefcase. She is shown in profile against a deep blue background. Below her, several light pink piggy banks are scattered, each with a gold coin resting on its back, symbolizing savings and high-yield accounts. The woman's stride suggests she is moving quickly past these opportunities, with one of her feet appearing to step over a piggy bank. A large white arrow on the right side of the image points to the right, reinforcing the sense of forward momentum and progress, potentially towards financial goals or better banking options. In the bottom left corner, the text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is prominently displayed in white, indicating the source or focus of the financial content. This image effectively visualizes the pursuit of maximizing funds and finding competitive interest rates, a key theme in the accompanying article about Quontic Bank's checking and savings accounts.
October 7, 2021

Quontic Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Quontic Bank offers a variety of checking and savings account products that all offer competitive interest rates and charge no monthly fees.

An isometric digital illustration depicts a streamlined, modern online tax filing setup, emphasizing the convenience of tax software and virtual CPA services like Taxhub. A desktop monitor prominently displays "TAX RETURN ONLINE" with a "CONTINUE" button, signifying easy navigation for tax filers. To the left, a stack of "TAX REPORT" documents with a pen suggests the paperwork involved in tax preparation, while a light blue mug of coffee indicates a typical home office environment. A keyboard and mouse are positioned in front of the monitor. Below the desk, neatly stacked coins and paper money reinforce the financial aspect of tax returns. On the right, a calendar showing "JAN" with snowflakes symbolizes the tax season. Below the calendar is a card reader and a credit card, further illustrating digital financial transactions. The overall image highlights the transition to efficient, low-cost online tax solutions and dedicated CPA assistance as discussed in "The College Investor" article.
October 7, 2021

Taxhub Review: Virtual Tax Prep From Dedicated CPAs

Taxhub matches tax filers with dedicated CPAs who prepare tax returns on their behalf and provide unlimited off-seasons consultations.

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