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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

travel insurance
September 24, 2023

Travel Insurance For College Students Going Abroad

Should you buy travel insurance? What does travel insurance usually cover? Explore travel insurance here and decide what’s right for you.

Leveraged ETFs
September 23, 2023

Why Leveraged ETFs Don’t Match Market Performance

Why leveraged ETFs don’t match the market performance of the indexes they are supposed to track, and how that makes them bad investments.

Bogleheads
September 23, 2023

What Is A Boglehead And What Investing Lessons Can You Learn?

A look at what a Boglehead is, and how they follow the investing philosophies and lessons of Jack Bogle the founder of Vanguard.

do i need an LLC to open a business bank account
August 30, 2023

Do I Need An LLC To Open A Business Bank Account?

Many new entrepreneurs ask the question, do I need an LLC to open a business bank account? We’ve got the answer in our guide to banking as an LLC.

4 benefits of a business bank account
August 28, 2023

4 Benefits Of A Business Bank Account

Are you running business transactions through your personal bank account? Check out these 4 benefits of a business bank account. Learn more.

dealing with your student loans
August 27, 2023

How To Overcome The Fear Of Your Student Loans

If you cringe when you think about student loans, you’re probably not alone. Here’s how to overcome the fear of your student loans.

Student Loan Debt Blogs
August 26, 2023

The Best Student Loan Debt Blogs

Here is the list of the best student loan debt blogs, including several financial personalities, resources from the government, and more.

Student Loan Grace Period
August 25, 2023

Student Loan Grace Period: What To Do When It Expires?

Compare the options of what borrowers should do when their student loan grace period expires — from repayment plans to deferment options.

This detailed isometric illustration visualizes key elements of business finance, connecting directly to the article's focus on "Best Business savings accounts." Dominating the center is a classic pink piggy bank, symbolizing savings and encouraging the reader to explore options for parking business cash. Surrounding it are various financial icons: a brown briefcase representing business and investment, a money bag with a dollar sign indicating funds, and stacks of gold coins signifying wealth and interest earnings. A potted plant with a dollar coin as its bloom further emphasizes growth and earning potential from business savings. Other elements include a bar graph and pie chart illustrating financial data and analysis, a calculator for managing money, an hourglass representing time and long-term financial planning, gears suggesting financial mechanisms, and a magnifying glass for careful examination of business saving account options. The logo "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is prominently displayed in the bottom left, branding the financial advice provided. Source: The College Investor
August 17, 2023

Best Business Savings Accounts In November 2026

A breakdown of the best business savings accounts and money market options to park your small business cash without taking distributions.

A Guide For Opening A Small Business Bank Account
August 16, 2023

Guide To Opening A Small Business Bank Account

Are you a new small business owner or entrepreneur? Check out our guide for opening a small business bank account. Find out more.

An abstract financial illustration features a prominent black bank icon with classical columns, positioned centrally on a mustard-yellow and white background. A white speech bubble containing a question mark floats above the bank, symbolizing the complex questions families face regarding college financing. To the left, a white dollar sign inside a rounded white square hovers over a black graduation cap, representing student loan options and costs. The background is adorned with various geometric patterns, including black and white dots, thin black lines, a hollow circle, and a triangle, adding to the dynamic and modern feel of the image. This visual metaphor highlights the challenges and choices involved in navigating the seven different types of student loans and financing alternatives available for college and graduate school, as discussed in the article. Source: The College Investor
August 11, 2023

What To Do If You Can’t Afford Your Private Student Loans

How to get help with your private student loans if you can’t afford your private student loans payment.

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