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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

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May 21, 2021

SoFi Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

If you’re looking for a way to lower the interest rates on your student loans, SoFi student loans may be the answer.

Rarible review
May 20, 2021

Rarible Review | NFT Marketplace And Community

Rarible is a community-governed online marketplace where creators can mint NFTs without needing to code and collectors can buy them.

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May 19, 2021

What Is Short Selling (And Should You Do It)?

Short selling is a trading strategy that involves selling borrowed stock shares in hopes that they can be bought back later at a lower price.

HomePay Review
May 18, 2021

HomePay Review | Easy Payroll And Compliance For Household Workers

HomePay is an online tax and payroll service that can help you manage the responsibilities of hiring and paying household employees.

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May 10, 2021

What Is A Grad PLUS Loan?

A Grad PLUS loan is a Federal student loan that is phasing out in 2026. Here’s what to know.

Ledn Review
May 8, 2021

Ledn Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Ledn is a cryptocurrency platform that allows holders of Bitcoin and USDC to earn interest on their assets or borrow against them.

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May 7, 2021

The Beginner’s Guide To Selling Put Options

Selling put options is an income-collection strategy for traders who have a neutral to bullish view of a stock. Learn how to get started.

what is a clearinghouse
May 5, 2021

What Is A Clearinghouse?

A clearinghouse matches buyers and sellers in stock market transactions. Some investment apps self-clear while others use independent firms.

Uphold
May 1, 2021

Uphold Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

On the Uphold platform, customers can trade between cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, precious metals, and more.

Best Personal Finance Books
April 27, 2021

10 Best Personal Finance Books (That Will Change Your Life)

Here are some of our picks for the best personal finance books that could be life-changing. If you’re wanting to shift your finances to something positive, take a look.

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April 27, 2021

Binance Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Binance.com and Binance.US are both crypto exchanges run by Binance. We break down the pros and cons and more.

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