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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

Should You Graduate College in Three Years?
October 2, 2017

Should You Graduate College In Three Years?

Considering graduating college a year early? Here are some benefits and drawbacks of graduating college in 3 years.

Drop App Review
September 29, 2017

Drop App Review

If you love money-saving apps, check out this Drop app review to learn how you can earn rewards by shopping with your favorite retailers.

Problems With Great Lakes Loan Servicing
September 26, 2017

Great Lakes Student Loan Servicing Review

Having issues repaying your student loans? You’re not alone if you have Great Lakes Loan Servicing. Here are some common problems with them.

Why Student Loan Debt Can Be Good
September 19, 2017

Why Student Loan Debt Can Be Good

Getting out of student loan debt can be difficult, but having student loans isn’t always bad. Here’s why student loan debt can be good.

Uber vs Owning A Car
September 14, 2017

How To Start Driving For Uber (What You Should Know)

Want to start driving for Uber? Here’s everything you need to know about getting started and becoming successful.

Student Loan Debt Collectors
September 13, 2017

Student Loan Debt Collectors And How To Contact Them

Here are the student loan debt collectors that handled defaulted student loans, as well as how to contact these collection agencies.

Six Student Loan Debt Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
September 6, 2017

Six Student Loan Debt Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

Taking out student loans is a big deal that can affect your financial future. Here are 6 student loan debt mistakes you should avoid.

PeerStreet Review
August 16, 2017

PeerStreet Review: Real Estate Crowdfunding Via Loans

If you have a high net worth, you may be interested in PeerStreet, a “crowdfunding” platform for real estate loans. Learn more in this review

The Complete Guide to Pay As You Earn
August 1, 2017

Complete Guide To Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

If you have Federal student loans, enrolling in a pay as you earn plan can eliminate financial stress & help you make steady payments

Pay Ahead Status
July 26, 2017

Be Careful With Student Loan Pay Ahead Status And Loan Forgiveness

When paying extra on your student loan payment and entering pay ahead status, you could be harming your potential for loan forgiveness.

The Beginner's Guide To Building CD Ladders
July 24, 2017

The Beginner’s Guide To Building A CD Ladder

Building a CD ladder can be a great mid-term investment strategy. Learn how to get started with investing in CDs in this post.

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