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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

Male and female passengers with luggage walk through International Arrivals at airport, reflecting the change in international student enrollment at US colleges.
June 8, 2026

Universities Cut Jobs and Degrees as International Graduate Students Vanish in 2026

International graduate enrollment fell again in 2026, triggering layoffs, deficits, and program cuts at DePaul, UNT, and UT-Arlington as visa rules tighten.

Man offering money and a question mark referring to financial aid, as colleges determine how much aid to award. Source: The College Investor
June 8, 2026

What “Meeting 100% of Demonstrated Need” Actually Means at U.S. Colleges

Colleges define need with different formulas and meet it with grants, loans, and work-study. Learn how to read past the aid letter language.

Capitol building in Washington. The United States Senate and House of Representatives. Source: The College Investor
June 7, 2026

House Spending Bill Would Eliminate Subsidized Student Loans To Pay For Pell

House FY27 spending bill would eliminate subsidized student loans after July 2027 to fund a $50 Pell Grant increase, raising potential debt by $6,000 per borrower.

This graphic visually represents the core concept of VA education benefits and military financial assistance for college. The image features a prominent stack of five books, with the top three in a warm orange hue and the bottom two in white, symbolizing the educational resources and learning involved. Above the books, a dark circular icon displays a white graduation cap, clearly indicating academic achievement and higher education. To the right of the book stack, another dark circular icon contains a white dollar sign, emphasizing the financial aspect of these benefits and scholarships. The background is a clean white, adorned with abstract geometric shapes in matching dark gray and orange tones, including plus signs, circles, and dotted rectangles, which add a modern, dynamic feel to the illustration, reinforcing the opportunities and funds available for servicemembers, spouses, children, and veterans seeking to take advantage of these vital programs. Source: The College Investor
June 6, 2026

Education Line Of Credit vs. Private Student Loans

An education line of credit can help you pay for all four years of college with just one loan application. Here’s what you should know and how they compare to private student loans.

Harvard Library Entrance
June 5, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: June 5, 2026

The OBBBA rollout is delaying loans for med and vet students just weeks before July 1, plus Harvard and Ursinus College all cut staff.

CARL app review
June 5, 2026

CARL App Review: Digital Hedge Fund Investing For Accredited Investors

CARL gives accredited investors access to alternative investment funds with a $20,000 minimum and a streamlined online platform.

Borrow From Your Investment Portfolio
June 4, 2026

Pledged Asset Line (PAL): Borrow With A Portfolio Line Of Credit

Here’s how you can use a margin loan to borrow from your investment portfolio as an alternative to a HELOC or other credit.

Financial Aid In Binder
June 4, 2026

Vet and Medical Students Face Loan Disbursement Delays as OBBBA Rollout Stalls Aid

Veterinary and medical students starting summer programs face federal loan disbursement delays as schools rush to implement OBBBA changes.

College student girl among cardboard boxes is using laptop and smiling.
June 3, 2026

Renters Insurance for Off-Campus Students: What It Costs and Why It’s Worth It

Off campus college students have different considerations for renters insurance once they leave the dorms.

An illustrative cartoon image depicting a stylized Robin Hood-like character, wearing a green tunic, hat with a red feather, and brown boots, kneeling on one knee with a bow and arrow aimed towards a pot of gold coins resting on a tree stump. The character, with a friendly expression, has a quiver of arrows on his back. In the background, three small yellow birds fly above evergreen trees and blue clouds, creating a whimsical forest setting. The image visually represents the concept of Robinhood's commission-free trading and investing platform, as discussed in the article "Robinhood Review 2024," symbolizing the idea of taking from the rich (Wall Street firms) and giving to the less fortunate (everyday investors) through accessible financial tools like stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency trading. The bottom left corner features "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo, connecting the image to the article's source.
June 3, 2026

Robinhood Review: Investing App Pros And Cons

Robinhood is a commission-free brokerage that is app-based, where you can trade stocks, options, and even cryptocurrency.

Photo of FAFSA - free application for federal student aid | Source: The College Investor
June 2, 2026

Real-Time FAFSA Result Launch: What Students And Financial Aid Offices Need To Know

The Department of Education launched real-time FAFSA results on May 31, 2026. Students now get their SAI and Pell eligibility instantly.

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