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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

American Express bank review
September 30, 2021

American Express Bank Review: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

If you want a high yield from your savings account, along with no strange fees, consider opening an account with American Express Bank.

Unison review
September 30, 2021

Unison Home Equity Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

In this Unison review you’ll discover how you can uniquely use the equity in your house. Explore some factors in deciding if it’s for you.

gemini
September 29, 2021

Gemini Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange that makes it easy to buy, sell, or store crypto with tools to help both beginner and advanced traders.

An illustration of gold coins falling against a dark gray background, representing the potential for financial gains through cryptocurrency trading. Several shiny, round gold coins are depicted in various stages of descent, some glinting with small white starbursts to emphasize their metallic sheen and value. The coins, which symbolize digital assets or profits, appear to be dropping rapidly, indicated by subtle vertical white lines trailing behind them, creating a sense of dynamic movement. The bottom left corner features "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in white capital letters, grounding the image within the context of investment advice and education. This visual reinforces the article's discussion on Coinrule as an automated trading tool designed to help users earn cryptocurrency without constant market monitoring.
September 28, 2021

Coinrule Review: Automated Crypto Trading

Coinrule is a web platform that allows cryptocurrency traders to create and use automated trading rules.

This vibrant illustration depicts three hands, reaching from different angles to deposit golden coins into a transparent piggy bank or container, symbolizing investment and wealth accumulation. The hands are a light skin tone, and the coins are bright yellow, suggesting a valuable asset like cryptocurrency or other financial investments. Lush green leaves and small yellow specks, possibly representing growth or additional coins, surround the central image against a clean white background. In the bottom left corner, the red and white logo for "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is visible, grounding the image within the context of the article about the Delta App, an all-in-one investment and crypto tracker. This visual effectively represents the act of diversifying investments, including blockchain-based cryptocurrency, ETFs, commodities, and Forex, as discussed in the accompanying article on portfolio analysis tools.
September 23, 2021

Delta App Review: All-In-One Investment And Crypto Tracker

The Delta app is an investment tracker that supports crypto, ETFs, commodities, and Forex investments. Find out more in this Delta App Review.

how to make passive income through crypto
September 21, 2021

How To Make Crypto Passive Income

Interested in earning money on your cryptocurrency assets while you sleep? Here’s how to make crypto passive income!

The image displays a conceptual illustration featuring a row of identical, simplified house shapes in a neutral beige color, extending into the distance on a gray gradient surface. Prominently, one house in the middle of the row stands out, depicted in a vibrant blue, visually representing how Arrived (formerly Arrived Homes) allows everyday investors to easily get into real estate investing with fractional ownership. This blue house symbolizes a unique investment opportunity within the broader real estate market, aligning with the article's focus on Arrived as a platform for accessible real estate investments. The foreground includes "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in white text, indicating the source and context of this review. The overall image emphasizes the ease of identifying and acquiring individual properties through Arrived, avoiding the complexities of traditional landlord duties while still allowing investors to collect property dividends and benefit from appreciation.
September 14, 2021

Arrived Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Arrived (Arrived Homes) allows individual investors to buy shares of rental properties and earn quarterly dividends and capital appreciation.

Section 7702 plans
September 13, 2021

What Are Section 7702 Plans (Are They Even Real Investments)?

Don’t be fooled! Section 7702 plans aren’t retirement plans but rather a marketing label for cash value life insurance policies. Learn more.

An illustrated image depicts various financial elements against a light blue sky with white clouds, all relating to the article's focus on online banking and investment. In the center, a large white presentation board displays a colorful pie chart, a bar graph, and a line graph with upward-pointing arrows, symbolizing growth and positive financial performance. Below the board, stacks of gold coins, bundles of green cash, and four gleaming gold bars represent diverse investment opportunities. To the left, a scroll of paper and what appears to be a document or statement are visible next to a plant with green leaves. A red smartphone on the right has a speech bubble emanating from it, containing a money bag icon with a dollar sign, signifying mobile banking, app-based financial products, or earning interest. The image effectively illustrates the concept of competitive online banking products, interest-earning checking, and online business bank accounts discussed in the LendingClub Banking review.
September 10, 2021

Happen Bank Review: Pros And Cons

If you like the idea of online banking, and want a whole bunch of financial products under one roof, learn about Happen Bank right here!

Bluevine Business Banking
September 9, 2021

Bluevine Business Banking Review: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

Bluevine is an online bank offering business checking accounts that charge no monthly service fees and pay up to 4.25% APY on deposits.

Paybis review
September 9, 2021

Paybis Review: Is Credit Card Support Worth The Fees?

Paybis is a cryptocurrency platform that’s available in 180+ countries and allows credit card payments. But fees are on the high side.

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