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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.

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This illustrative image depicts a cluster of financial and educational symbols against a soft pink background, centered around the bold red text "WHAT TO KNOW" and partially visible "F.H. CANN STUDENT LOANS" above it. The scene features stacks of gold coins, representing money or debt, alongside a small brown money bag with a prominent white dollar sign. A neatly stacked pile of green books suggests education or financial literacy, topped with a golden graduation cap. Additionally, a scrolled document, likely a loan agreement or legal notice, emphasizes the formal nature of student loan obligations. Several small, silhouetted figures of people are scattered amongst these items, appearing to interact with them, symbolizing borrowers or financial agents dealing with student loan debt. An hourglass sits to the right, hinting at the passage of time and deadlines associated with loan repayment. The overall visual communicates the complex and often burdensome nature of student loans, particularly those handled by servicers like F.H. Cann, as discussed in the article about defaulted student loans and their collection.
December 31, 2020

F.H. Cann Student Loans: What To Know

F.H. Cann student loans is a federal loan servicer that tries to collect on defaulted student loans. Learn what to do if you’ve been contacted by FHC!

MySolo401k
December 22, 2020

MySolo401k Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

MySolo401k is a solo 401k provider that allows you to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, cryptocurrency, gold, and more.

An image representing student loans. In the upper left background, a light brown hand with two fingers extended appears to be dropping or placing several gold coin stacks, symbolizing money or debt relief. Below the text, in the lower right, an outline of a graduation cap with a tassel is faintly visible, subtly connecting the financial discussion to education and student loans.
December 17, 2020

73% of Americans Support Student Loan Forgiveness

According to a recent College Investor survey, 73% of Americans support Biden’s plan to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt.

Coinmama
December 17, 2020

Coinmama Review: Secure Crypto Investing With Payments

Coinmama is a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange that offers multiple payment options, high spending limits, and instant coin delivery.

This illustrative graphic visually compares mutual funds vs. ETFs, a key topic for investors understanding different investment vehicles. The central figure, a smiling man in a suit and red tie, has his arms raised in triumph, symbolizing successful investing. He stands above a large green money bag, overflowing with dollar signs, representing wealth growth. Flanking him are two smaller, equally happy men in suits, each with a money bag, indicating that both investment types can lead to financial gains. Above the central figure, thought bubbles contain pie charts and bar graphs, suggesting data analysis and informed decisions. The clear, concise text "UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE" emphasizes the article's focus on distinguishing between these two popular investment options, helping investors choose the best fit for their financial goals.
December 14, 2020

Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: Understand The Difference

When it comes to mutual funds vs. ETFs, which type of investment is best for you? Learn their most important similarities and differences.

75% of Americans are Familiar With Investing Apps
December 8, 2020

75% Of Americans Are Familiar With Investing Apps, And Most Prefer The Monthly Fee Service Model

A majority of Americans are familiar with investment apps and prefer the monthly fee model, according to a survey from The College Investor.

discount gift cards
December 7, 2020

Where To Buy Discount Gift Cards Online

If you’re going to buy gift cards, you might as well get them “on sale.” Here are the best websites to buy discount gift cards today.

Qube Money
December 3, 2020

Qube Money Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Qube money offers an all-in-one online budgeting and banking solution by pairing digital cash envelopes with physical debit cards.

This image displays various education-related icons organized into two rows, illustrating the concept of "Rollovers & Transfers Pros and Cons" for 529 plans, as highlighted by the bold red text at the top. The top row features three distinct scenarios: a desk with a laptop and documents suggesting academic work, a graduation cap symbolizing higher education, and a stack of books with the Union Jack flag, possibly indicating international study or diverse educational options. The bottom row showcases three more icons: a stack of colorful textbooks next to an open laptop displaying "529," reinforcing the financial planning aspect; a pile of books with purple headphones, representing online learning or audio resources; and another stack of books resting on a tablet, signifying digital educational materials. The overall image contextually supports an article discussing the benefits and potential downsides of transferring or rolling over 529 college savings plans, addressing concerns like high fees, website navigation issues, or reallocating funds if a child forgoes college.
December 2, 2020

529 Plan Rollovers And Transfers: Pros And Cons

We break down all the benefits of 529 plan rollovers and transfers as well as a few potential downsides you’ll want to watch out for.

Maximus federal student loans
December 1, 2020

Maximus Federal Student Loans: What To Know

Maximus Federal Services currently collects on defaulted federal student loans, but may service more loan types in the future. Learn why!

EveryDollar
November 26, 2020

EveryDollar Review: Budgeting App From Dave Ramsey

EveryDollar is a zero-based budgeting app created by Ramsey Solutions that can help you plan for monthly expenses and track your spending.

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