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

April 11, 2014

How To Setup an Automatic Roth IRA

Here is a way to setup automatic Roth IRA contributions and how much you should contribute each paycheck.

April 7, 2014

My Top Financial Hack: Front Loading Your Life

My favorite financial hack is front-loading your life, which can drive wealth via compound interest.

February 14, 2014

10 Important Reasons Everyone Should Learn How to Invest

Everyone should learn how to invest because investing is the key to great returns over time — and being able to retire comfortably in the future.

December 17, 2013

Here’s Why Stock Splits Don’t Really Matter for Portfolios

Stock splits can feel like a windfall, but in reality, they don’t really matter to your overall investment portfolio.

November 3, 2013

The Graduate’s Guide to Employers’ Open Enrollment Benefits

When you are first employed and get your first benefits open enrollment, here’s what you need to know to maximize your compensation.

October 7, 2013

What You Should Do If You Lose Stock Certificates

If you lose stock certificates, there’s a specific process you have to go through to see if you can recover them (and it could be costly).

October 6, 2013

Treasury Bills: A Smart Bet for Conservative Investors

Treasury bills can make a good choice for investors looking for a conservative portfolio investment that has virtually no risk.

September 30, 2013

10 Ways to Lose Money in the Stock Market You Should Avoid

Here are 10 of the most common ways to lose money in the stock market, from buying and selling stocks, to options trading, to forex.

September 16, 2013

How Getting a DUI in College Can Ruin Your College Life

The majority of college students spend most of their days going to classes and hitting the books. Some may also work part-time while attending school. There is plenty of stress between long hours doing homework and the pressure to succeed, get a good job, and make money. Of course, many students also experience financial stress […]

August 26, 2013

What Do Real Estate Agents Really Do Anymore?

Today I want to take a tangent and discuss real estate — specifically real estate agents. I have a good family friend that is looking to buy their first home, and their experience hasn’t been easy. That’s not to say that buying real estate is ever easy, but dealing with a real estate agent should […]

August 21, 2013

Nelnet Student Loan Servicing Review

Nelnet Student Loan Servicing has caused problems for lots of borrowers of student loans, and this resource has all the contact information.

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