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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

Citizens Access Bank
April 17, 2020

Citizens Access Bank Review: Pros And Cons

Citizens Access Bank is an online bank that offers high-yield savings accounts, no-penalty CDs, and CD ladders, each which charge zero fees.

An illustrative, wide shot depicts a stately, symmetrical red brick college campus building with white trim, numerous windows, and several dormer windows on its grey roof, centered against a clear blue sky. Two prominent white-columned entrances flank a slightly recessed central section of the building. In front of the building, several trees with orange and green foliage are neatly spaced across a green lawn, which is bisected by a dark grey pathway or road leading into the foreground. In the bottom left corner, the words "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" are prominently displayed in white, bold, sans-serif capitalization, connecting the image directly to the article's focus on college savings and investment strategies, such as UNest's UTMA accounts and 529 plans.
April 16, 2020

UNest Review: Save And Invest For Your Kids

UNest is an app that makes it easy to invest in a 529 college savings plan with low minimum investment amounts and reasonable fees.

This illustrative image depicts a diverse group of job seekers, including both human figures and a robot, waiting in line against a deep blue background with "JOBS" visible in the upper right, partially cropped. The queue features three men and two women, all professionally dressed in suits and carrying briefcases or portfolios, symbolizing their readiness for employment. Notably, a modern, white and orange-accented robot stands among them, representing the evolving landscape of the workforce and potential job displacement or competition in the era of automation. The "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo is prominently displayed in white text in the bottom left corner. This visual directly relates to the article's discussion on unemployment benefits and the impact of economic shifts, such as those caused by the coronavirus, on job security and the need for a social safety net.
April 7, 2020

Unemployment Benefits – What Do You Get By State?

If you’ve lost your job, one of your first steps needs to be to file for unemployment benefits. But how much will you receive each week?

This image features a vibrant illustration depicting the concept of international bonds and investment. A stylized bank building with prominent columns and a "BANK" sign above the entrance stands at the center, symbolizing financial institutions and the global bond market. In the foreground, three grey money bags with dollar signs are arranged, representing wealth and capital, particularly relevant to bond allocation within an investment portfolio. The background is a stark red, drawing attention to the bold, white, and red text overlay which reads: "REWARDS OF INTERNATIONAL BONDS [AND HOW TO INVEST]". This visual strongly reinforces the article's focus on the risks and rewards of foreign bond funds and provides an engaging graphic for investors considering international bonds for stability against volatile stocks.
April 6, 2020

The Risks and Rewards Of International Bonds

International bonds can play an important role in your portfolio, but they do carry certain risks and rewards. Here’s how to invest in them.

Farm Together
April 5, 2020

FarmTogether Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

FarmTogether is a platform that allows you to invest in US farmland directly. Should you consider this alternative investment?

A vibrant, stylized illustration of various farm animals against a solid green background, serving as a visual metaphor for farmland investing. Prominently featured are a white sheep, a white hen with a small yellow chick, and a brown horse, all rendered in a clean, graphic style with minimal detail. Partially visible animals include a pink pig at the top left and a rooster at the top center, further emphasizing the agricultural theme. The bottom left corner displays "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in white, integrating the branding with the image. This visual helps to introduce the concept of investing in farmland, an alternative asset class discussed in the article, and relates to the idea of "miles and miles of farms" and agricultural states, making the abstract financial topic more accessible.
April 3, 2020

How To Invest In Farmland

Farmland has been a steady non-correlated investment for decades. Technology has made it easier than ever to invest in farmland.

Citi Bank Review
April 2, 2020

Citibank Review | High Yield Savings and Great Bonuses

Citibank is a well known national bank that not only have credit cards, but also solid high yield savings accounts and great bonus offers!

A brightly illustrated image titled "Ascendium Education Student Loan Servicing" prominently features a stylized female figure, possibly a student or financial expert, casually perched atop a towering stack of large, light blue books. She is depicted wearing what appears to be a graduation cap, signifying education, and is actively working on a laptop, emphasizing the digital and administrative aspects of student loan management. To the right of the book stack, several neat piles of shining silver coins, representing financial assets or payments, are meticulously arranged, connecting directly to the article's focus on student loans, servicers like Ascendium, and financial implications. The overall graphic conveys the intertwined themes of education, financial responsibility, and the management of student loans, such as FFELP loans from entities like Great Lakes and Nelnet.
March 31, 2020

Ascendium Student Loans | What To Know

Ascendium student loans is a spin-off from Great Lakes student loans, and they currently service FFEL loans. Learn how to contact them here.

Earnin App
March 31, 2020

Earnin Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Earnin in a financial services app that allows you to get a paycheck advance as an alternative to a payday loan if you need cash.

A simple, flat graphic illustration depicts a hand holding a dark grey pen, poised as if signing a light grey check. The hand, stylized with light brown skin and a brown sleeve, is positioned on the lower right, with the pen tip near a cursive signature on the check. The check itself has placeholder lines for the date, payee, amount, and bank information, common elements of a financial instrument. The overall impression is one of a transaction or payment being authorized. This image contextually relates to the accompanying article discussing the 2020 Covid-19 stimulus checks, the CARES Act, and the financial assistance provided to Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, illustrating the concept of receiving and signing a payment.
March 23, 2020

Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect

The government is going to be sending out coronavirus stimulus checks to every American to help them with the recession, here’s what to know.

Money Patrol
March 20, 2020

MoneyPatrol Review: Pros, Cons, Comparisons

MoneyPatrol is the latest personal finance app that is focused on helping people budget and managing their money with a robust dashboard.

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