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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

Axos review
August 26, 2021

Axos Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

If you’re looking for a digital bank and don’t care too much about being able to step inside a branch, read this Axos Bank review!

This detailed graphic illustrates the convenience of Instacart grocery delivery, a popular side hustle option for drivers. On the right, a hand holds a smartphone displaying the Instacart app interface, open to a "DELIVERY" screen with various grocery items like milk, meat, cheese, and a tomato available for purchase, and a "BUY" button at the bottom. To the left, a brown paper grocery bag overflowing with a wide assortment of groceries, including produce, milk, bread, and a wine bottle, sits in front of a light brown door with a white handle. White Wi-Fi-like signals emanate from the doorbell area, symbolizing the seamless connection between the app-based order and the physical delivery. The bottom left corner prominently features "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo, highlighting the article's focus on Instacart as a flexible income-generating opportunity for full-service shoppers or independent contractors.
August 26, 2021

Instacart Driver Review: Get Paid To Shop For Groceries

Instacart drivers earn money by shopping and delivering groceries. Their schedules are flexible and they earn a base pay per batch plus tips.

Trustworthy review
August 24, 2021

Trustworthy Review | Family Financial Document Organizer

Trustworthy is a cloud storage platform that helps families organize their financial documents and keep their vital information up to date.

An illustration with a light background features a large, teal-colored bank building on the right with a triangular roof, a circular window, and six black columns, representing traditional banking institutions. To the left, a white speech bubble with a thick black outline contains three teal horizontal lines, suggesting a conversation or message related to financial advice. Several small teal plus signs and circles are scattered across the image, adding to the graphic design. The bottom left corner partially displays the text "COLLEGE INVESTOR" in black capital letters. This image visually introduces an article discussing the advantages of fintech companies like Chime over traditional big banks, particularly highlighting their fee structures and modern banking solutions for young people.
August 24, 2021

Chime Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Chime is a mobile-friendly bank that offers almost-fee-free checking as well as some great products and services for banking customers.

current
August 23, 2021

Current Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Current is a banking app and debit card that offers faster direct deposits, gas hold refunds, parental controls, and more.

TradingView review
August 19, 2021

TradingView Review: Freemium Stock Charts

TradingView is a stock charting and trading platform that offers hundreds of custom indicators from its social network of 30 million traders.

Capitalize Review
August 17, 2021

Capitalize Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Capitalize is a free service that can help you rollover your 401(k) into an IRA with the provider of your choice. Learn how it works!

A prominent, centered image features a bold, capitalized letter "W" in a classic serif font, rendered in black. This "W" is enclosed within a crisp white circular background, creating a clean and striking emblem. The white circle itself is set against a vibrant, solid yellow background, which provides a strong contrast and makes the central design pop. A subtle yet noticeable shadow extends from the bottom and right side of the white circle, giving the entire graphic a slight three-dimensional effect and depth. This visual representation serves as the iconic logo for Wealthsimple, a popular automated investing platform and robo-advisor mentioned in the accompanying article, which caters to Canadian investors with services like stock and crypto trading, and managed portfolios.
August 15, 2021

Wealthsimple Review: Best Canadian Robo-Advisor

Wealthsimple is a Canadian financial services company that offers robo-advisor portfolios, stock trading, crypto investing and more.

what is title iv
August 11, 2021

What Is Title IV And How Does It Impact Financial Aid?

Title IV status means that a school has been accredited by the Department of Education to participate in federal student aid programs.

An illustrative image on a light blue background depicts various individuals engaging in financial activities, representing the banking and student loan refinancing services offered by Nelnet Bank. In the foreground, two figures in light blue uniforms stand near what appears to be a large coin or medal, symbolizing financial transactions. Towards the right, a person in a brown suit interacts with a bank teller behind a counter, suggesting traditional banking services. Further back, more people are shown in different scenarios, including a group standing together and another individual with a laptop, reflecting modern financial interactions and potentially online services. Above these scenes, dark blue text prominently displays "BANKING & STUDENT LOAN REFINANCING," directly linking the visual elements to Nelnet Bank's core offerings discussed in the article, such as student loan refinancing, high-yield savings accounts, and CD products. This visual aims to help readers understand the range of financial services provided by Nelnet Bank, a subsidiary of the federal loan servicer, as they navigate the complexities of student loans and banking options.
August 10, 2021

Nelnet Bank Review: Savings And Student Loan Refinancing

Nelnet Bank, a subsidiary of Nelnet (the federal loan servicer), provides student loan refinancing and will soon offer high-yield CDs.

Inbox Dollars Review
August 10, 2021

InboxDollars Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

InboxDollars is a legit online survey site that offers a $5 bonus to get started. But is it really a good way to earn extra money online?

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