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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

how do student loans impact your credit score
January 8, 2015

How Do Student Loans Affect Your Tax Refund?

We break down how student loans affect your tax refund, from tax deductions to tax offsets.

Obama Student Loan Forgiveness
November 7, 2014

What Is Obama Student Loan Forgiveness?

Obama Student Loan Forgiveness is a program created by President Obama technically called Pay As You Earn (PAYE), so don’t be fooled.

The Five Worst IRA Mistakes That Are Made Every Day
August 15, 2014

The Five Worst IRA Mistakes That Are Made Every Day

Here are the five worst IRA mistakes made every day across America. These individual retirement account tactics will save you money.

warren buffett annual letter
August 8, 2014

Warren Buffett’s Best Investing Tips

Warren Buffett is always dropping hints and tips about how he invests his money. Here are Warren Buffett’s best investing tips for investors.

SWOT Analysis
July 31, 2014

How You Can Use SWOT Analysis for Choosing Investments

Using SWOT analysis for investments or company stocks can be a valuable tool for investors to fully understand the risks of their investment.

Institutional Merit Grants
July 2, 2014

How To Prevent TEACH Grants From Becoming Student Loans

The TEACH Grants Program is a program that gives you money in exchange for becoming a teacher, but the grants can convert to student loans.

Roth 401k
June 18, 2014

The Pros and Cons of a Roth 401k

Here’s what to know about the pros and cons of using a Roth 401k versus a traditional 401k.

Automatic Roth IRA Contributions
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.

Front loading your life is a financial hack that empowers you to save as much as possible early on by living frugally and making certain sacrifices.
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.

10 Important Reasons Everyone Should Learn How to Invest
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.

Here's Why Stock Splits Don't Really Matter for Portfolios
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.

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