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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

USAA student loans
August 26, 2018

Alternatives To USAA Student Loans For You To Consider

Here are a few alternatives to USAA student loans that provide similar benefits, including some details about USAA personal loans.

earnest money
August 16, 2018

Earnest Money: What You Need to Know and How Much Is Enough?

What is earnest money? How much do you need? How do you make sure you don’t lose it? This article explores how earnest money works.

Chase Student Loans
August 9, 2018

Chase Student Loans Review – What Happened And What Alternatives Are There?

Chase is one of the largest banks in the United States, but it stopped offering student loans a few years ago. Here’s what happened to Chase student loans.

Loan Payoff Calculator
August 8, 2018

Loan Payoff Calculator – How Long Until You’re Debt Free

Check out our loan payoff calculator to calculate monthly payments or loan term at a given APR (interest rate). See if you can save interest by refinancing.

real estate agents
August 6, 2018

How Much Money Do Real Estate Agents Make Each Year?

Find out how much real estate agents make on average in a year, as well as what it takes to be successful as a real estate agent.

Comparing The Best College Textbook Rental Sites
July 19, 2018

Comparing The Best College Textbook Rental Sites For 2026

We compared the best college textbook rental companies, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Campus Book Rentals, and eCampus for 2026.

job doesn't pay you enough money
July 9, 2018

What To Do If Your Job Doesn’t Pay You Enough Money

If you’re frustrated because your job doesn’t pay you enough money, it’s time to take action. Here are some ideas to help you increase your income.

quit a job you hate
July 2, 2018

Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Quit A Job You Hate

One reason you shouldn’t be afraid to quit a job you hate is that your physical health is important. Here are some more important reasons.

Airbnb vs. Booking.com
June 25, 2018

Airbnb vs. Booking.com: Where Should You List Your House?

Want to make money by listing a room in your house as a vacation spot? Compare Airbnb vs. Booking.com and figure out which website is right for you.

qualify for PSLF
June 20, 2018

Can You Create Your Own Non-Profit To Qualify For PSLF?

Here’s what to know if you want to create your own non-profit to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

job after graduate school
June 15, 2018

How to Land Your First “Real” Job After Graduate School

Here are some tips to help you find a job after graduate school, or even while in grad school!

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