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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

What You Need to Know About How 401(k) Plan Fees Work
August 7, 2013

401(k) Plan Fees: What To Know And How To Avoid Them

We break dow the 401(k) plan fees you need to know about and how to avoid them if possible.

book value
June 5, 2013

Does Book Value Matter When You Invest?

A look at whether book value matters when you invest, and the implication of book value on mREITs, REITs, or closed-end funds.

personal finance success
May 8, 2013

The Single Most Important Trait That Defines Personal Finance Success

Personal accountability is the single most important trait that will define your personal financial success.

Beware Of Black Swan Events
January 14, 2013

Beware of Black Swan Events

While the next decade should be a bull market, it will probably have a few black swan events that will lead to a stock market drop.

student investment fund
November 14, 2012

These Schools Offer Student Hedge Funds To Run

These colleges and universities offer their students investment and hedge funds to run and manage themselves to gain relevant experience.

Financial Hypocrisy
October 17, 2012

The Ultimate Hypocrite: Robert Kiyosaki and His Company’s Bankruptcy

Robert Kiyosaki’s company declared bankruptcy, which highlights his financial hypocrisy, like other financial pundits you’ve seen on TV.

sell low buy high book
August 20, 2012

Why Do We Sell Low and Buy High? An Interview with Amir Avitzur

The number one investing mistake that most people make is buying high and selling low.  And that is exactly the title of the recent book by Amir Avitzur – Why Do We Sell Low and Buy High?  The Guide You Must Read Before You Invest! This book takes you through a journey through the basics of […]

interview with andrew hallam millionaire teacher
March 26, 2012

9 Questions For Andrew Hallam – The Millionaire Teacher

If you haven’t heard of Andrew Hallam, two thoughts come to mind: You’re probably not Canadian You probably didn’t check your Amazon Recommended Reading in the past few months Andrew Hallam is the Millionaire Teacher – a high school teacher who built a million dollar investment portfolio by the time he was 38 years old.  He teaches personal […]

Best Social Networks For Investors
January 16, 2012

What Is An Accredited Investor?

An accredited investor is a high net worth individual who has access to special investments, such as hedge funds and angel investing.

Make Money Online With MTurk
October 9, 2009

Make Money Online in Minutes With Amazon Mechanical Turk

Amazon Mechanical Turk is a decent way to make a little extra money as a side hustle.

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