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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

grasshopper bank innovator checking review
June 1, 2022

Grasshopper Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Grasshopper Bank is a solid option for fee-free business checking. Learn the pros, cons, and see alternative options in our review.

Ways to start investing
May 26, 2022

Best Ways To Start Investing (Even If You Only Have $1,000)

Here are different ways to start investing with just $1,000, including investing in stock, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and real estate.

Where To Buy Fractional Shares To Invest
May 20, 2022

Where To Trade Fractional Shares And Are They Worth It?

Looking to trade fractional shares to invest? Here are 8 options you can consider to get started.

propel(x) review
May 19, 2022

Propel(x) Review: Invest In Startups

Propel(x) is a digital investment platform that allows accredited investors to invest in high-growth potential startups.

A stylized graphic for "The College Investor" article on Percent, an alternative investment platform for private credit. The image features a minimalist design with a light background and abstract shapes in black and blue, symbolizing financial concepts. On the left, a circular pie chart is partially filled with black and blue, representing diversification or investment allocation. Below it, a plus sign and horizontal lines suggest growth and data. Two blue dollar signs float in the middle, emphasizing the financial nature of the platform. On the right, a large blue semi-circle contains a prominent white percentage symbol, directly referencing the "Percent" platform and its focus on interest rates and investment returns from short- and mid-term loans and non-bank notes. A blue outline of a play button and a grid of black dots add a modern, digital aesthetic, consistent with Percent's role as a digital alternative investment platform for investors seeking to improve cash flow through private debt.
May 13, 2022

Percent Review: Invest In Private Credit

Percent is a loan marketplace that allows investors a better way to diversify their portfolio by using short-term, alternative investments.

T-Mobile MONEY Review
May 11, 2022

T-Mobile MONEY Review: Mobile Savings Account

T-Mobile MONEY offers a simple, high-interest online checking and savings account without any fees. Find out if it’s worth making a switch.

Solo 401k by Nabers Group Review
May 10, 2022

Nabers Solo 401k Review: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

The Nabers Group offers a self-directed 401k account that allows self-employed people access to alternative investments such as crypto.

Pay For College Housing
May 9, 2022

How To Pay For Housing In College

The cost of college housing makes a huge difference in the total price of what you owe for school. Here’s how to save on student housing.

Fraction Review
May 6, 2022

Fraction Review: “Fair” Home Equity Sharing

Fraction is a HELOC alternative for paid-off homes that may be a better option than a HELOC or cash-out refinance.

NaviRefi Review
May 5, 2022

NaviRefi Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

NaviRefi is a student loan refinancing company owned by Navient that offers competitive rates and terms.

Dividend Reinvestment
April 27, 2022

Dividend Reinvestment: The Key To Long-Term Growth

Reinvesting dividends is one of the most important aspects of long-term growth of stock market returns. Here’s what it is and why it’s important.

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