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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

student loans unpause
April 8, 2023

What To Do When Your Student Loans Unpause In 2023

The student loan payment pause is set to end in August 2023 and first payments will be due in September 2023. Here’s what to do when student loans unpause.

BankProv Review
April 8, 2023

BankProv Review: Specializing In Business And Crypto Banking

BankProv offers a way for tech-forward businesses that want access to both traditional banking and cryptocurrency services.

How Many Credit Hours Are Required To Be A Full-Time Student
March 30, 2023

How Many Credit Hours Is Full Time For Students?

It’s important to understand how many credit hours are required to be a full-time student, since it has a major impact on your college life.

eCampus Textbook Review
March 19, 2023

eCampus.com Review: Textbook Rental For College Students

eCampus.com offers a variety of services similar to a bookstore: online book rental, used books, selling back your old textbook.

IRS payment plan
March 9, 2023

How to Set Up an IRS Payment Plan If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

If you want to pay your entire tax bill at once but don’t have the money, what do you do? This article explains some of your options!

Nexus Notes
March 3, 2023

Nexus Notes Review: Easy Side Hustle If You’re Still In College

Nexus Notes is a marketplace that makes it easy to upload and verify your course notes and get paid whenever students download them.

Types of Education Savings Accounts
February 24, 2023

Types of Education Savings Accounts and Which Account is Best

Learn the three types of education savings accounts: Coverdell Education Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, and UGMA accounts.

How To Find A Financial Advisor
February 23, 2023

How To Vet A Financial Advisor

A look at how to find a financial advisor for millennials or a financial planner and what questions to ask to find the right fit.

Do I Have To File Taxes In Multiple States?
February 22, 2023

Do I Have To File Taxes In Multiple States?

If you earn income in multiple states, do you have to file taxes in multiple states as well? The answer isn’t easy, but here’s a guide.

Best Flashcard Apps
February 18, 2023

Best Flashcard Apps To Help Students Study Better

We break down the best flashcard apps to help you boost your studying and productivity in college.

Fail A Class In College
February 7, 2023

What If You Fail A Class In College?

If you fail a class in college, there are steps you can take emotionally, academically, and financially to get back on track.

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