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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

how to make passive income through crypto
September 21, 2021

How To Make Crypto Passive Income

Interested in earning money on your cryptocurrency assets while you sleep? Here’s how to make crypto passive income!

The image displays a conceptual illustration featuring a row of identical, simplified house shapes in a neutral beige color, extending into the distance on a gray gradient surface. Prominently, one house in the middle of the row stands out, depicted in a vibrant blue, visually representing how Arrived (formerly Arrived Homes) allows everyday investors to easily get into real estate investing with fractional ownership. This blue house symbolizes a unique investment opportunity within the broader real estate market, aligning with the article's focus on Arrived as a platform for accessible real estate investments. The foreground includes "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in white text, indicating the source and context of this review. The overall image emphasizes the ease of identifying and acquiring individual properties through Arrived, avoiding the complexities of traditional landlord duties while still allowing investors to collect property dividends and benefit from appreciation.
September 14, 2021

Arrived Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Arrived (Arrived Homes) allows individual investors to buy shares of rental properties and earn quarterly dividends and capital appreciation.

Section 7702 plans
September 13, 2021

What Are Section 7702 Plans (Are They Even Real Investments)?

Don’t be fooled! Section 7702 plans aren’t retirement plans but rather a marketing label for cash value life insurance policies. Learn more.

An illustrated image depicts various financial elements against a light blue sky with white clouds, all relating to the article's focus on online banking and investment. In the center, a large white presentation board displays a colorful pie chart, a bar graph, and a line graph with upward-pointing arrows, symbolizing growth and positive financial performance. Below the board, stacks of gold coins, bundles of green cash, and four gleaming gold bars represent diverse investment opportunities. To the left, a scroll of paper and what appears to be a document or statement are visible next to a plant with green leaves. A red smartphone on the right has a speech bubble emanating from it, containing a money bag icon with a dollar sign, signifying mobile banking, app-based financial products, or earning interest. The image effectively illustrates the concept of competitive online banking products, interest-earning checking, and online business bank accounts discussed in the LendingClub Banking review.
September 10, 2021

Happen Bank Review: Pros And Cons

If you like the idea of online banking, and want a whole bunch of financial products under one roof, learn about Happen Bank right here!

Bluevine Business Banking
September 9, 2021

Bluevine Business Banking Review: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

Bluevine is an online bank offering business checking accounts that charge no monthly service fees and pay up to 4.25% APY on deposits.

Paybis review
September 9, 2021

Paybis Review: Is Credit Card Support Worth The Fees?

Paybis is a cryptocurrency platform that’s available in 180+ countries and allows credit card payments. But fees are on the high side.

Interactive Brokers review
September 9, 2021

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Review: Pros And Cons

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is an online trading platform that supports a wide variety of assets, order types, and countries. It also offers advanced trading tools and educational resources to help client improve their trading skills.

Facet Wealth review
September 6, 2021

Facet Wealth Review: Consult A Professional Financial Planner

Do you need ongoing financial advice? If so, check out this Facet Wealth review and decide if Facet Wealth is right for your situation.

best low-cost small business 401k providers
September 3, 2021

Best Low-Cost Small Business 401k Providers

We compare the best small business 401k providers that combine reasonable costs with solid features and service. See the list!

coinbase
September 1, 2021

Coinbase Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange that emphasizes security by relying heavily on offline storage and covering its servers with insurance.

This image, featured in a review by The College Investor, displays a close-up of a modern smartphone interface showcasing the app. The screen prominently features three white rectangular cards with rounded corners, each displaying a dollar amount in bold black text: "$15,006.32," "$21,091.43," and "$121.01.43," representing various financial metrics like budget tracking, net worth, or savings accounts within the app. A subtle light blue line graph is visible at the bottom of each card, indicating financial trends. The background is a vibrant gradient of light to medium blue, with abstract white design elements including dots, plus signs, and diagonal lines, suggesting growth and financial tools. The "COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo is partially visible in the bottom left corner, reinforcing the article's source and its focus on financial well-being for college investors using platforms for budgeting, spending, and investing.
August 29, 2021

Quicken For Mac Review: Better, But Still Behind Quicken For PC

Quicken For Mac has improved on speed, features, and cloud storage, but isn’t a Quicken for Windows equal yet.

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