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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

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.

depositors insurance fund
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.

An isometric illustration depicts a cryptocurrency mining farm, central to understanding crypto assets and their investment. The foreground shows a professional in a suit and tie working diligently on a laptop at a sleek, grey desk, symbolizing the analytical aspect of investing. Behind him, multiple racks hold numerous computer servers, all in shades of grey and white, signifying the extensive computational power required for crypto mining. Various cryptocurrency symbols, including Bitcoin (B) and Litecoin (LTC), are scattered throughout the image, reinforcing the article's focus on crypto savings accounts and high-yield opportunities. The overall cool color palette of blues and greys, along with the "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in the bottom left, establishes a tone of financial expertise and modern investment strategies.
July 8, 2020

Best Crypto Savings Accounts Of November 2026

Crypto savings accounts allow investors to earn interest on their crypto assets by lending them out at a set rate. Here’s our top picks.

futures trading
July 3, 2020

Futures Trading: What It Is And How It Works

Futures trading involves buying or selling futures contracts that lock in the future sale price of an underlying commodity or asset.

A graphic illustration depicts multiple black oil pumpjacks, also known as "nodding donkeys," silhouetted against a vibrant orange and gray background, transitioning from light gray at the bottom to dark gray, then to orange at the top. The pumpjacks are shown in various stages of their operational cycle, with their characteristic beam arms moving up and down, suggesting the continuous extraction of oil. The prominent text "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" in white sans-serif font is positioned in the bottom left corner. This image visually represents the concept of investing in oil, a volatile commodity discussed in the accompanying article, highlighting the active and hands-on nature of oil investing compared to more passive strategies like index funds.
June 22, 2020

How To Invest In Oil: A Guide For Beginners

Learn how to invest in oil as a beginner including how much of your portfolio oil should comprise and your best investment options.

This image features a vibrant red, two-story house with multiple white-framed windows, each adorned with a green window box, depicted in an isometric style against a bright blue background. Above the house, partially obscured, are the words "INVEST IN MORTGAGE NOTES" in bold red text, indicating the article's focus on mortgage note investing. To the left, a ladder leans against an unseen structure, while a large magnifying glass with a golden coin inside, symbolizing financial examination and investment, is visible in the upper left. On the right, a roll of white tape and a document with illegible text represent the administrative and transactional aspects of buying or selling mortgage notes. This visual composition highlights Paperstac as a digital platform that links buyers and sellers, facilitating online transactions for this investment asset, and providing a modern marketplace for an historically complex investment class.
June 18, 2020

Paperstac Review: Invest In Mortgage Notes

Paperstac is a platform that allows investors to buy or sell mortgage notes completely online with security and transparency.

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