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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

YieldStreet Review
January 22, 2026

Willow Wealth Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Willow Wealth allows investors to connect with individual high yield alternative assets such as real estate, private equity, and private credit.

best tax software for student loans
January 21, 2026

Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)

If you have student loans, affordable tax software can be hard to find. Here’s our pick for the best tax software for student loan borrowers.

Pay Off Debt
January 21, 2026

How To Pay Off $10,000 Of Debt In One Year

Paying off debt can feel overwhelming if you don’t where to start. Here’s how to pay off $10,000 of debt in one year – step by step.

A smiling businessman in a grey suit and blue tie gestures while speaking to a client in a bright office. This image represents the role of financial professionals—specifically Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) or student loan consultants—who provide strategic advice to borrowers navigating complex repayment options, forgiveness plans, and long-term financial goals. Source: The College Investor
January 20, 2026

When To Hire A Student Loan Professional

Student loan help is everywhere. Learn when free resources are enough and when hiring a lawyer or CFP can save real money.

Make $50,000 Per Year
January 20, 2026

3 Ways To Make $50,000 Per Year Without Working

What would you do if you didn’t have to work 40 hours per week? If you put in the work now, you can build enough passive income that will make that dream a reality.

The MOHELA building located in Chesterfield, Mo., is shown. An audit of Missouri's student loan authority released, depicts it as flush and loose with cash, rewarding executives with luxury perks and wasting money on buildings, parties and no-bid contracts. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
January 19, 2026

Lawsuit Says MOHELA Still Failing Student Loan Borrowers

New court filings say MOHELA has the worst customer service among major federal student loan servicers.

A close-up, slightly upward-angled shot of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) federal building's entrance in Washington D.C., USA, emphasizing its prominent stone facade and the bold, black carved letters spelling "INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE" above the doorway. The classic, ornate architectural details, including decorative dark rosettes flanking the text and intricately carved stone trim, are clearly visible. The image conveys a sense of official authority and directly relates to the article discussing the IRS's annual inflation adjustments for retirement accounts, specifically the raised 2026 contribution limits for 401(k) and IRA plans, as detailed in Notice 2025-67.
January 18, 2026

68 Jobs Eligible For New “No Tax On Tips” Deduction

The Treasury Department has named 68 occupations that qualify for a $25,000 tip deduction from 2025‑2028. Learn which jobs are included and how the rule works.

Best Medical School Loan Refinancing
January 18, 2026

Best Medical School Student Loan Refinance Lenders

These medical school student loan refinance lenders can help physicians to save money on their student loans and get out of debt faster.

The image displays a comprehensive circular collage of green-hued icons on a subtle gray gradient background, representing various aspects of tax preparation and financial management. Central to the composition are multiple icons related to "TAXES" documents, including checklists and envelopes, emphasizing the theme of online tax filing software comparisons discussed in the article. Prominently featured are symbols of "TAX FREE" status, a printer, a bag of money, an open book, a pie chart with a "TAX" segment, a classical bank building, a piggy bank with a dollar sign, and credit cards, illustrating the financial tools and considerations for tax season 2024-2025. Two distinct icons display "PAY TAXES ONLINE" with a hand clicking, directly connecting to the article's focus on TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and Cash App Taxes. The bottom left corner features "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" logo in white, branding the image as a resource for financial guidance.
January 17, 2026

TurboTax vs. H&R Block vs. TaxAct vs. TaxSlayer Pricing Comparison

We compare the prices for Free, Deluxe, Premier, and Self-Employed editions of TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer for 2026.

Millennial Age Range
January 17, 2026

What Is The Millennial Age Range In 2026?

Understanding the millennial age range, as well as millennial myths and actual facts about how this generation handles money.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Capitol Hill on June 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via AP )
January 16, 2026

Department of Education Delays Student Loan Collections

The Education Department is delaying wage garnishment and tax offsets as new student loan repayment rules are rolled out.

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