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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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October 22, 2020

American Association Of Individual Investors (AAII) Review

The American Association Of Individual Investors (AAII) is a nonprofit that provides a financial newsletter, reports, and a model portfolios.

surety bond
October 19, 2020

What Is A Surety Bond? (And What Does Licensed And Bonded Mean?)

A surety bond is a contract in which a surety company guarantees that a contractor or company will fulfill certain promises to an obligee.

Moneydance
October 15, 2020

Moneydance Review: A Quicken Alternative That Works Great On Mac

Moneydance is personal finance software that offers online banking, bill pay, budgeting, and investment tracking on Mac, Windows, and mobile.

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October 14, 2020

Mint Mobile Review: $15 Per Month Cell Phone Plans

Mint Mobile offers nationwide coverage and affordable plans starting at $15 per month for 3 GB of data and $30 per month for unlimited.

ways to get a loan with poor credit
October 12, 2020

Ways To Get A Loan With Poor Credit (Under 600 FICO)

Getting a loan with poor credit can be more difficult, but it’s not impossible. Here’s how to find the best deals on bad credit loans.

Real Estate Investing
September 18, 2020

How To Become A Real Estate Investor With Just $500

Want to know how to become a real estate investor? Here are some options to get you started real estate investing with just $500.

Neighbor App
August 14, 2020

Neighbor App Review: The Airbnb For Storage

Neighbor is a website and app that matches people who have empty space with other people in their neighborhood who need storage or parking.

payday loans
August 10, 2020

Payday Loans: Why They Suck And The Alternatives

Payday loans are expensive short-term loans for small loan amounts. Learn why they’re so dangerous and the best alternatives.

Real Estate vs. Stocks
July 27, 2020

Real Estate vs. Stocks: Why You Should Invest In Both

There’s a consistent battle between real estate vs. stocks when it comes to which to invest in – but you can invest in both!

Upromise
July 21, 2020

Upromise Review: Earn Rewards To Boost Your College Savings

Upromise offers a shopping rewards program, a Mastercard, and savings tools that are all designed to help you save more for college.

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July 17, 2020

What Is The Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF)?

The Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF) is a private Massachusetts-based insurance fund that insures bank balances above the $250,000 FDIC limit.

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