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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

A Guide For Opening A Small Business Bank Account
August 16, 2023

Guide To Opening A Small Business Bank Account

Are you a new small business owner or entrepreneur? Check out our guide for opening a small business bank account. Find out more.

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
August 11, 2023

What To Do If You Can’t Afford Your Private Student Loans

How to get help with your private student loans if you can’t afford your private student loans payment.

Best Banks For Small Business
August 1, 2023

Best Banks For Small Business: 5 Banks to Consider

The best banks for small business combine low fees with a wide product selection, including deposit accounts, investments, business loans, and credit cards.

Should Parents Give A Child A Credit Card For College
July 28, 2023

Should Parents Give Their Child A Credit Card For College?

Building a good credit score is important for every college student. But should parents give a child a credit card for college? Find out more.

Money Mindset Quotes
July 21, 2023

10 Money Mindset Quotes To Inspire Real Wealth

Here are ten money mindset quotes that can help you frame budgeting, building wealth, and more.

How To Convert Hourly Wage To Annual Salary
July 17, 2023

How To Convert Hourly Wage To Annual Salary

If you are paid hourly, how does it translate to an annual salary? The math is easier than you think. Here’s how to convert hourly wage to annual salary.

Invest in Ripple
July 14, 2023

How To Invest In Ripple (XRP) Step-By-Step

Here’s our guide on how to invest in Ripple (XRP) with step-by-step directions on how to make your first Ripple investment.

101 Tips For College Freshmen
July 3, 2023

101 Essential Resources And Tips For College Freshmen

101 Resources and Tips for College Freshmen includes advice on student loans, personal finance, dorm life, love life, and more!

Supreme Court Student Loan Forgiveness
June 30, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The US Supreme Court rejects Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan to forgive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.

time management tips
June 30, 2023

8 Time Management Tips for Overloaded College Students

Are you an overloaded, tired, or exhausted college student? Here are some time management tips you can use now and in your future career!

Student Loan Borrowers Are Not Ready To Resume Payments
June 29, 2023

Survey: 55% Of Student Loan Borrowers Don’t Feel Ready To Resume Payments

We surveyed 1,200 student loan borrowers to see if they were ready to resume payments, and here’s what we found.

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