Robert Farrington | The College Investor

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

July 13, 2015

Amazon Student vs. Amazon Prime: Which is Better?

Amazon Student is similar to Amazon Prime in that it offers free shipping, no minimum orders, free upgrades and it’s cheaper than Prime.

July 6, 2015

You Won’t Lose All Your Money Investing (If You Take This Advice)

Here’s why it’s nearly impossible to lose all your money investing in the stock market (if you do it correctly).

March 25, 2015

10 Reasons You’re Still Broke At 35

The reasons why you’re still broke at 35 can include not getting a raise, not side hustling, and not dealing with your debt, but there are hacks to escape.

January 21, 2015

21 Facts You Might Not Have Known About The College Investor

Today is the 21st of January, and I thought I’d have some fun with the theme of 21. It’s been a long time since I’ve really talked about myself, so I thought that I would share 21 facts that you probably didn’t know about me. This site has grown exponentially since I started it in […]

January 8, 2015

How Do Student Loans Affect Your Tax Refund?

We break down how student loans affect your tax refund, from tax deductions to tax offsets.

November 7, 2014

What Is Obama Student Loan Forgiveness?

Obama Student Loan Forgiveness is a program created by President Obama technically called Pay As You Earn (PAYE), so don’t be fooled.

August 15, 2014

The Five Worst IRA Mistakes That Are Made Every Day

Here are the five worst IRA mistakes made every day across America. These individual retirement account tactics will save you money.

August 8, 2014

Warren Buffett’s Best Investing Tips

Warren Buffett is always dropping hints and tips about how he invests his money. Here are Warren Buffett’s best investing tips for investors.

July 31, 2014

How You Can Use SWOT Analysis for Choosing Investments

Using SWOT analysis for investments or company stocks can be a valuable tool for investors to fully understand the risks of their investment.

July 2, 2014

How To Prevent TEACH Grants From Becoming Student Loans

The TEACH Grants Program is a program that gives you money in exchange for becoming a teacher, but the grants can convert to student loans.

June 18, 2014

The Pros and Cons of a Roth 401k

Here’s what to know about the pros and cons of using a Roth 401k versus a traditional 401k.

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