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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

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.

A dynamic illustration depicts a successful businessman in a blue suit and red cape, resembling a superhero, soaring upwards from an open laptop screen. The laptop screen prominently displays a golden Bitcoin symbol, emphasizing the cryptocurrency theme. Numerous gold coins, resembling physical Bitcoins, are depicted falling from the top of the image with yellow downward-pointing arrows, suggesting a volatile or declining market for crypto assets. The man's upward flight from the laptop could symbolize an individual "taking off" or finding success despite the high-risk nature of investing in cryptocurrency, as discussed in the accompanying article about Binance and other crypto exchanges. The "The College Investor" logo is visible in the bottom left corner, branding the image within the financial education context of the article.
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.

self-employed health insurance
April 23, 2021

Best Self-Employed Health Insurance Options

Looking to save money on self-employed health insurance coverage? We break down eight options worth considering.

Yotta Savings
April 22, 2021

Yotta Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Yotta Savings is a mobile app that pays monthly savings rewards to its customers and also gives them the chance to win weekly prizes.

This isometric illustration visually represents the "Mercury Bank Review" discussed in the article, highlighting the ease and modernity of online business banking. The central focus is a white laptop with a dark keyboard, symbolizing the digital nature of Mercury's services. To the right, two white payment terminals with colorful buttons and digital screens are shown, one displaying a Wi-Fi signal, emphasizing seamless transactions and integration with other business tools. A golden coin is strategically placed near the terminals, signifying the financial aspects of banking. In the lower right corner, a dark blue file cabinet with golden coins spilling out reinforces the idea of managing business finances. The overall blue background suggests a professional and trustworthy environment, aligning with the article's praise for Mercury's low-cost and easy-to-open online business bank accounts for corporations like LLCs and S-Corps.
April 15, 2021

Mercury Business Banking Review: Pros And Cons

Mercury’s business bank accounts are low-cost, easy to open online, and integrate well with other business tools.

scan for trades using thinkorswim
April 14, 2021

ThinkorSwim Scanner: The Best Way To Scan For Trades

We break down how to use the ThinkorSwim scanner by customizing its price-change parameters and adding technical studies.

Pave Finance
April 13, 2021

Pave Finance Review: Active Wealth Management Driven By AI

Pave Finance is an actively-trading robo-advisor that aims to make money for its clients regardless of how the market is moving.

setting up thinkorswim
April 12, 2021

How To Setup ThinkorSwim: Build The Ideal Layout

Learn how to setup ThinkorSwim by using this step-by-step guide to build a useful and efficient layout.

Barron's
April 8, 2021

Barron’s Review: In-Depth Stock Market And Investing Insights

Barron’s is a financial news magazine that covers the global markets and helps its subscribers discover investing opportunities.

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