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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

Taxes When You Have A Baby
February 13, 2018

How Having A Child Affects Your Taxes

Having a child affects your taxes in multiple ways, including new tax credits and deductions that are available.

What Is A Margin Account And How Do You Use It?
February 7, 2018

What Is A Margin Account And How Do You Use It?

Want to buy more stock but don’t have enough funds in your brokerage account? You’ll need a margin account. Wondering what is a margin account and how to use it? Check out this article.

What Type Of Financial Expert Should You Hire For Your Situation?
January 29, 2018

What Type Of Financial Expert Should You Hire For Your Situation?

Wondering what type of financial expert you should hire for your situation? Learn about all the varying options depending on your needs in this post.

A graphic illustrating student loans for career training and trade schools features a stack of light blue and white books topped with a graduation cap on the right side of a dark gray, rounded rectangular shape. Above the books, a light blue square with a white dollar sign symbolizes the financial aspect of student loans. Dashed lines extend from the graduation cap to five circular icons on the right, representing various trade school paths: an artist's brush, a camera, a chef's hat, and a barbell, all in black within light blue circles, signifying different career training options such as culinary arts or cosmetology. The overall image, with its clean lines and minimalist design, effectively communicates the article's focus on securing the best student loans for trade school and career training, highlighting available private student loan opportunities when federal options are not accessible.
January 27, 2018

INvestEd Student Loans Review: Pros And Cons

Considering student loans to help you cover the costs of college? Check out this INvestEd student loan review to learn more about these affordable loans.

Invest In NEO
January 21, 2018

How To Invest In NEO (and is it really more than a cryptocurrency?)

NEO is a cryptocurrency that is also an ecosystem for various blockchain smart contracts.

Raise Private Student Loan Review
January 17, 2018

Raise Private Student Loan Review

Considering student loans to help you cover the costs of college? Check out this Raise private student loan review to learn more about these affordable loans.

Do You Have To Pay Back Grants? (Usually No, But...)
January 12, 2018

Do You Have To Pay Back Grants? (Usually No, But…)

Wondering if you have to pay back grants you receive to fund your college expenses? Here’s how you can tell the difference between grants, scholarships, and loans.

What Does It Mean To Be Financially Stable?
January 10, 2018

What Does It Mean To Be Financially Stable?

Want to be financially stable? Find out what it takes to improve your finances and achieve stability in this article.

Point Financial - Using Your Home's Equity Vs. Debt
January 2, 2018

Point Home Equity Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Have equity in your home? You may be able to sell shares of that equity. Check out this Point review to learn more about how it works, why it’s better than a HELOC, and use cases where it makes a lot of sense.

Child Forges Name Parent PLUS Loan
December 29, 2017

What To Do If Your Child Forges Your Name For A Parent PLUS Loan

It’s the worst scenario – your child forges your name and takes out a Parent PLUS student loan in your name. What can you do?

Hulu vs. Hulu Plus - Do You Need It?
December 26, 2017

Hulu vs. Hulu Plus Live TV: Do You Really Need It?

Do you use Hulu and wondering if you should upgrade to Hulu Plus? Check out this Hulu vs. Hulu Plus comparison.

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