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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

This illustrative image for a "SoFi Active Investor Review" features a vibrant array of financial and investment-related icons against a split blue and grey background. In the foreground, a cute pink piggy bank sits centrally, symbolizing savings and growth. Around it are various elements like stacks of gold coins, a bundle of cash, a calculator, a magnifying glass, and a colorful pie chart representing diversified investments. In the blurred background, additional icons include a briefcase, a potted plant, and a pair of binoculars, suggesting financial planning and observing market trends. The overall composition emphasizes the key aspects of SoFi Active Investing, such as commission-free trading, managing money, and building wealth, aligning with the article's focus on low-cost brokerages and stock trading platforms.
July 21, 2021

SoFi Invest Review: Invest In Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, And IPOs

SoFi Invest charges no commissions on stocks or ETFs and supports IPO and crypto investing too. Check out our full review!

This detailed graphic visually represents the growth and opportunities associated with online stock trading platforms like Webull, specifically for technical traders and investors seeking commission-free trading. On the left, several stacks of gold coins symbolize financial investment and accumulated wealth. Behind the coins, three vertical bar graphs, colored in alternating white-striped blue and yellow, ascend in height from left to right, illustrating increasing value or positive market trends. A prominent red line graph with a sharp upward trajectory and an arrow at its peak overlays the coins and bars, emphasizing significant growth and profitability in the stock market. To the right, a sleek black smartphone with a blank white screen stands upright, signifying the app-based nature of Webull and its accessibility for mobile trading. The bottom left corner features the logo "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" in white text, indicating the source and context of this review for college investors interested in online stock brokers and trading apps that offer in-depth market research.
July 20, 2021

Webull Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

In this Webull review you’ll learn about the company and some of the tools they offer to their clients. You might like this one!

July 20, 2021

Glint Review: Buy, Sell, And Spend Physical Gold

Glint is a mobile app that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store gold and use it as everyday money with a linked debit card.

REPAYE Revised Pay As You Earn
July 19, 2021

REPAYE | Understanding Revised Pay As You Earn And Its Subsidy

We examine the pros and cons of REPAYE, including its interest subsidy, to see if it might be a good fit for your student loan situation.

what are option greeks
July 16, 2021

What Are Option Greeks? (And How Can Traders Analyze Them?)

Learning what option Greeks are and how to use them can help traders maximize profit potential and reduce risk. Check out this quick primer!

A vibrant cartoon illustration depicts a small, two-story green building with a prominent orange sign on the roof that reads "SMALL," signifying a small business. The building has a modern, minimalist design with several windows showcasing a simple interior, and a dark brown front door with a circular window. Two small green bushes with abstract yellow spots flank the building, sitting on a dark grey ground. In the bottom left corner, "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is written in bold white letters, reinforcing the article's focus on peer-to-peer lending and investment opportunities for individuals in small businesses like the one shown, particularly through platforms like SMBx.
July 15, 2021

SMBx Review: Invest in Small Business Bonds

SMBx is a public exchange that allows investors to support local small businesses by purchasing shares of Small Business Bonds.

passive vs. active investing
July 14, 2021

Passive vs. Active Investing: Which Is Best?

We break down the pros and cons of passive investing vs. active investing to help you choose the best investment strategy for you.

The image displays the iconic Charles Schwab logo, featuring the word "charles" in a flowing, elegant white script font positioned above the word "SCHWAB" in a bolder, all-caps white sans-serif typeface, all set against a vibrant blue background. This recognizable branding element introduces a comprehensive review of Charles Schwab, one of the world's largest and most well-known investment companies. The logo signifies the company's offerings, including brokerage services, commission-free stock and ETF trades, solid banking options, and a user-friendly mobile app, as detailed in the accompanying article discussing reasons why Schwab is considered one of the best places to invest.
July 11, 2021

Charles Schwab Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Charles Schwab is one of the most well-known investment companies in the world. See what this brokerage has to offer in our review.

Allio Finance Review
July 11, 2021

M1 Finance Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

If your investment strategy includes fractional shares and low cost ETFs, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better tool than M1 Finance.

multi-legged options configurations
July 9, 2021

Multi-Leg Options Strategies: Advanced Options Trading

Multi-leg options strategies often provide defined risk while also requiring less capital than single-leg strategies. Learn how to use them!

The image features a cartoon illustration of a financial broker, representing Tradier Brokerage, against a dark green background. The broker, a faceless figure with light gray skin, wears a white shirt, red tie, and a headset with a microphone, suggesting a focus on customer service and active trading. He is pointing upwards with a pen, surrounded by various financial symbols: a dollar sign within a circular magnifying glass, a briefcase, a stacked document icon, Japanese yen symbols, a candlestick chart, and a euro sign. To the right, a laptop displays a green line graph, symbolizing online trading and market analysis. At the bottom left, "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is displayed in white text. This visual cues highlight Tradier's offerings, including commission-free options trading, advanced order capabilities, and deep research tools, catering to sophisticated investors and developers who utilize their API services.
July 8, 2021

Tradier Brokerage Review: Flat-Fee Trading On Stocks, ETFs, And Options

Tradier Brokerage offers unlimited trading for one flat monthly fee and its mobile-only traders don’t pay any per contract fees. Learn more!

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