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

November 7, 2016

What Does IRS Reference Number 9001 Really Mean?

Many taxpayers are seeing IRS Code 9001 when they login into Where’s My Refund. Here’s exactly what the code means and what you should do.

October 28, 2016

Everlance Review: Mileage And Expense Tracking App

If you’re a freelancer or contractor keeping tracking of your expenses can be tough. Find out how to streamline this in our Everlance review.

August 22, 2016

How To Open A Solo 401k (Traditional And Roth)

Here’s how to open a solo 401k plan – both a traditional and Roth option.

April 22, 2016

Turo Review: How To Rent Your Car For Extra Cash

If you have a car that is in good shape and isn’t used much, you can use Turo to rent your car for extra cash. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

March 21, 2016

Why Every College Student Needs Their Own Website

College students should have their own websites to showcase their work and be their online resume for potential employers.

September 21, 2015

How To Get Ahead Financially

Our guide on how to get ahead financially, starting with one month and moving on.

August 14, 2015

Is Your Student Loan Repayment Company A Scam?

Is the company you’re paying to help you with your student loan debt scamming you? Here’s how to avoid the student loan consolidation scam.

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 […]

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