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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

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!

Uber Eats
May 30, 2018

15 Reasons Why I Love Uber Eats And Use It Every Week

I love Uber Eats and I use it multiple times per week to feed myself and my family. Here are some of the top ways I leverage it to save time.

Dave Ramsey Baby Steps
May 25, 2018

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps and Your Student Loan Debt

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps can help you pay off your student loan debt. Here’s how the Baby Steps work.

LLC For Investing
May 15, 2018

Setting Up An LLC For Investing

Understanding why and how you should setup an LLC for investing, and the benefits of using an LLC for investing.

run out of financial aid
May 14, 2018

What to Do If You Run Out of Financial Aid Mid-Year

Did you run out of financial aid with more school ahead of you? Are you going to? Here are some things you can do to help solve this frustrating situation.

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