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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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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!

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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.

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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.

Interactive Brokers review
September 9, 2021

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Review: Pros And Cons

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is an online trading platform that supports a wide variety of assets, order types, and countries. It also offers advanced trading tools and educational resources to help client improve their trading skills.

Facet Wealth review
September 6, 2021

Facet Wealth Review: Consult A Professional Financial Planner

Do you need ongoing financial advice? If so, check out this Facet Wealth review and decide if Facet Wealth is right for your situation.

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September 3, 2021

Best Low-Cost Small Business 401k Providers

We compare the best small business 401k providers that combine reasonable costs with solid features and service. See the list!

coinbase
September 1, 2021

Coinbase Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange that emphasizes security by relying heavily on offline storage and covering its servers with insurance.

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