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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

bungled FAFSA launch
June 2, 2024

FAFSA Completions Significantly Lower YTD: Financial Aid Picture Grim For Families

FAFSA completions are still 14% below last year, meaning that fewer families will receive financial aid for college.

life insurance payout
May 30, 2024

Should You Get College Student Life Insurance?

College students life insurance can be valuable depending on a few scenarios where others depend on the student’s income.

ELFI Student Loans
May 28, 2024

What Are The Best College Loan Types?

There are two main college loan types, along with several other variations like subsidized, unsubsidized, grad, PLUS, and more.

Student Choice Student Loans Review
May 28, 2024

Student Choice Student Loans Review: Pros And Cons

Struggling to find the lowest student loan interest rates? Find out how Student Choice can help in this Student Choice Student Loans review.

bankruptcy
May 27, 2024

Bankruptcy Overview: What It Is And How It Works?

Bankruptcy is the legal process that allows you to deal with your debt, either eliminating or restructuring what you owe.

TreasuryDirect review
May 24, 2024

TreasuryDirect Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

TreasuryDirect is the government’s website where you can buy treasuries directly. Is it right for you? Here are some factors to consider.

mission valley bank review
May 23, 2024

FinTech Crisis Leaves Millions Of Americans Unable To Access Their Money

The collapse of Synapse Financial has caused upwards of 10 million Americans to be unable to access their funds.

how do student loans impact your credit score
May 22, 2024

Biden Administration Cancels $7.7 Billion More In Student Loans

The Biden Administration announced that it cancelled $7.7 billion more in student loans due to the SAVE plan and other IDR adjustments.

Should Parents Give A Child A Credit Card For College
May 22, 2024

Best Credit Card And Miles And Points Websites

Discover some of the best credit card and miles and points websites to help you navigate credit cards, free, travel, and more.

The Best Blogs For College Students
May 21, 2024

Best Websites For College Students [Money, Lifestyle, and More]

We break down our picks of the best websites for college students that cover money and financial aid, studying, college life, and more.

open an HSA
May 17, 2024

Where To Open An HSA (Health Savings Account)?

If you’re self employed or moving jobs, here’s where to open an HSA (health savings account) to invest or save your money.

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