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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

Pay For College Housing
May 9, 2022

How To Pay For Housing In College

The cost of college housing makes a huge difference in the total price of what you owe for school. Here’s how to save on student housing.

Fraction Review
May 6, 2022

Fraction Review: “Fair” Home Equity Sharing

Fraction is a HELOC alternative for paid-off homes that may be a better option than a HELOC or cash-out refinance.

NaviRefi Review
May 5, 2022

NaviRefi Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

NaviRefi is a student loan refinancing company owned by Navient that offers competitive rates and terms.

Dividend Reinvestment
April 27, 2022

Dividend Reinvestment: The Key To Long-Term Growth

Reinvesting dividends is one of the most important aspects of long-term growth of stock market returns. Here’s what it is and why it’s important.

leasing a car
April 20, 2022

How Does Leasing A Car Work? (And Why You Shouldn’t Do It)

Leasing a car means that your payments give you the right to drive a vehicle for a set period of time rather than going towards ownership.

How To Get A Refund Of Your Federal Student Loan Payments
April 14, 2022

How To Get A Refund Of Your Federal Student Loan Payments

If you’ve made payments on your student loans during the Covid-19 payment pause, you’re entitled to a refund of your federal student loan payments.

How To Move Out From Your Parents House
March 23, 2022

How To Move Out Of Your Parents House (Emotionally and Financially)

Ready to move out once and for all? Here’s everything you need to know about how to move out of your parents’ house emotionally and financially.

Grow Credit Review
March 22, 2022

Grow Credit Review: Starter Credit Card To Build Credit

Grow Credit offers you a starter credit card with restrictions and low balances, but it will help you build your credit score as a result.

ApeCoin
March 18, 2022

What Is ApeCoin and How Can You Invest?

ApeCoin is the most anticipated cryptocurrency token to drop in 2022, and it’s the governance and culture token of the Bored Ape ecosystem.

Kikoff Review
March 17, 2022

Kikoff Review: Get Help Building Credit

Kikoff is a credit-building app that helps you build credit by offering you a $750 line of credit and reporting it to the credit bureaus.

Earnin Alternatives
March 10, 2022

8 Earnin Alternatives With Cash Advance Options

If you’re looking for a cash advance app, Earnin is a popular choice. But here are some Earnin alternatives to consider.

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