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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

A modern, illustrative image on a blue background depicts concepts related to financial management, spending, and saving, directly aligning with the article's review of the Douugh app. On the left, a stylized person, dressed in a vest and collared shirt, leans casually against a large, open blue wallet, symbolizing budgeting and money management. Above them, a "thumbs up" icon suggests positive financial outcomes or user satisfaction. To the right, another person sits cross-legged, focused on a laptop, representing online or app-based financial activity and the digital nature of tools like Douugh. Behind them, a white credit or debit card with generic numbers signifies banking and spending, while a speech bubble implies communication or AI interaction. Various cloud and network icons further emphasize the digital, AI-driven aspects of the Douugh app, highlighting its aim to simplify financial goals without headaches. The "The College Investor" logo is prominently displayed in the bottom left corner.
August 5, 2021

Douugh Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Douugh is a mobile-only app that offers a variety of AI-driven budgeting, saving, and investing tools. Learn more in our Douugh review.

Credit Karma Money Review
August 3, 2021

Credit Karma Money Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Credit Karma Money is a free checking account that provides strong security and no fees in addition to a savings boosts.

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July 31, 2021

Stash Review: Automatic Investing App Pros And Cons

Stash allows investors to automatically invest in fractional shares of stocks and ETFs as well as in Smart Portfolios.

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July 31, 2021

Optum Bank HSA Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Optum Bank is an HSA provider that offers multiple spending methods, investing through Schwab and Betterment, and 24/7 customer service.

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July 29, 2021

Bitfinex Review: Advanced Crypto Trading For Non-U.S. Investors

Bitfinex is a cryptocurrency exchange that combines state-of-the-art trading tools with low fees. But the platform is unavailable in the U.S.

Axos review
July 29, 2021

Axos Invest Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Axos Invest is a low-cost robo-advisor and commission-free trading platform that offers a simple and easy-to-use investing experience.

Etrade Review
July 28, 2021

E*TRADE Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

By offering both advanced and easy-to-use features, E*TRADE is excellent for both experienced and new traders.

Pathrise review
July 27, 2021

Pathrise Review: Career Advice And Training For Tech Professionals

In this Pathrise review, you’ll learn what Pathrise is and how much it costs. Is it worth the cost? Read on to learn more and decide.

How to be rich 10 rules to grow wealth
July 25, 2021

Ally Invest Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Ally Invest offers online a great online trading platform that has low cost commissions and some of the best deposit bonuses available.

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July 22, 2021

LexShares Review: Invest In Litigation

LexShares is a company that allows accredited investors to invest in single cases or many at once through its litigation finance fund.

Acorns Investing Review
July 22, 2021

Acorns Investing App Review: Pros And Cons

Acorns is an investing app that will invest your spare change in ETFs. Find out if this is a good fit for you in our Acorns Investing review.

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