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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

The Complete Guide to Pay As You Earn
August 1, 2017

Complete Guide To Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

If you have Federal student loans, enrolling in a pay as you earn plan can eliminate financial stress & help you make steady payments

Pay Ahead Status
July 26, 2017

Be Careful With Student Loan Pay Ahead Status And Loan Forgiveness

When paying extra on your student loan payment and entering pay ahead status, you could be harming your potential for loan forgiveness.

The Beginner's Guide To Building CD Ladders
July 24, 2017

The Beginner’s Guide To Building A CD Ladder

Building a CD ladder can be a great mid-term investment strategy. Learn how to get started with investing in CDs in this post.

Student Loan Forgiveness For Foster Parents
July 10, 2017

Student Loan Forgiveness For Foster Parents

Here are a few student loan forgiveness options specifically for foster parents.

529 Plan To Study Abroad
June 12, 2017

How To Use A 529 To Pay For School Abroad?

If your child wants to study abroad but you’re worried about paying for college overseas, a 529 may help cover qualified expenses.

OhmConnect Logo
June 5, 2017

OhmConnect Review: Earn Beer Money Conserving Power

OhmConnect is a clean tech company that helps its users to save energy & make money. This review shows how to earn money with OhmConnect.

Who Owns Your Student Loans
May 10, 2017

How To Find Out Who Owns Your Student Loans

If you have Federal or private student loans, here’s how to find out who owns your student loans and how to contact them.

Jessica Vanek Sing The National Anthem
May 1, 2017

Getting Paid To Sing The National Anthem

The performing arts are my life! I have grown up in the world of music and theatre and it is in this discipline that I will be pursuing my college degree. My parents have always emphasized that an undergraduate education is necessary for long term success, but planning and saving money is a mandatory first […]

Pana Xiong Making $10,000 In High School
May 1, 2017

My Goal Of Making $10,000 In High School

When I turned fifteen and had my first summer job, an idea popped into my head. I wanted to reach a goal of making $10,000 in high school. For a fifteen-year-old, I did not think it was possible, but I wanted to try. I always knew from a young age that due to the lack […]

Amanda Elbassiouny Working Three Jobs
April 30, 2017

Working Three Jobs In High School To Pay For College

Since I was a little kid, I had big dreams and a big personality. I always told my parents I was going to be the first female president or the CEO of a big company. My dad always repeats a story about me when I was six to show people that I have always been […]

Leah Davis Internship
April 30, 2017

Working A First Job While Doing An Internship

The summer between my junior and senior year I worked practically nonstop. From July 3rd to August 25th I worked 7 days a week, at least 5 hours a day balancing between an internship and my first job as a lifeguard. On top of that I managed to save money by taking a free math […]

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