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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

A large pile of wrapped presents under a decorated Christmas tree. This scene illustrates the typical holiday abundance of toys and material gifts, highlighting the alternative value of gifting stock or investments to build a child's future wealth instead of adding to household clutter. Source: The College Investor
December 2, 2025

How To Give A Gift Of Stock (For Kids And Family)

Teaching kids financial literacy & setting them up to build wealth is important. Here’s how you can give kids the gift of stock this year.

Side view of a smiling young man with tied-back curly hair and a beard, driving a car with a hands-free navigation device mounted on the dashboard. He is dressed in a casual t-shirt and jeans, with his hands comfortably gripping the steering wheel. This image illustrates the flexibility and income potential of driving-based side hustles—such as rideshare, food delivery, and package transport—highlighted in the "10 Proven Ways to Make Money Driving" guide. Source: The College Investor
December 2, 2025

10 Ways You Can Make Money Driving

If you’re looking for some ways you can make money driving, there’s almost sure to be one listed here that you’d be interested in! Let’s go!

U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett speaks at a podium during a press conference, flanked by colleagues and American flags. The image captures the Congressman introducing the Health Savings Account Consumer Protection Act, a proposal aimed at tightening HSA rules to address tax avoidance by high-income households and implement stricter fee transparency. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
December 1, 2025

House Democrats Propose Misguided HSA Reforms

Proposed health savings account (HSA) restrictions raise concerns about flexibility while boosting fee transparency.

Minimalist vector illustration of a piggy bank filled with liquid and a dollar bill icon, symbolizing financial savings or aid. This graphic headers a guide on understanding financial aid award letters, helping students decode complex terminology like "net cost" versus "net price" and navigate the funding process for college. Source: The College Investor
December 1, 2025

How To Read A Financial Aid Award Letter And Package

Here’s how to read and understand your financial aid award letter, and what you can do if you need more financial aid.

US Bank Bonus Offer | Source: The College Investor
December 1, 2025

Raisin Savings Bonus Offer Pays Cash Each Quarter

Raisin launches a bonus of up to $1,600 using promo code GIFT. See how you can earn money each quarter!

529 Plan By Age
December 1, 2025

How Much Should You Have In A 529 Plan By Age

How much you should have in a 529 plan by age to save for college for your children, including high and low contributions for public and private school.

529 Plan And College Savings Calculator
November 30, 2025

Discretionary Income Calculator For Student Loans

Use our discretionary income calculator and see how your income can impact your student loans and income driven repayment plans.

companies that give shareholders perks and rewards
November 30, 2025

Companies That Give Shareholders Perks And Rewards

Looking for a little more from that company stock you purchased? Here are 10 companies currently offering shareholder perks and rewards.

The Grain Of Rice Fable - A Story of Compound Interest
November 29, 2025

Would You Rather Have A Penny That Doubles Each Day For A Month Or $1 Million?

The Fable of the Grain of Rice shows how it’s better to get a penny that doubles daily versus having $1,000,000 upfront. This is compound interest.

student loan debt forgiveness
November 29, 2025

Student Loan Forgiveness And Insolvency: Avoid The Tax Bomb

Are you worried about the tax bomb associated with student loan debt forgiveness? Insolvency might stop that from happening. Here’s what to know.

Sunny view of San Diego State University campus featuring a white bell tower and palm trees. This illustrates California institutions facing legal challenges over student aid and the financial pressures cited in Moody's 2026 outlook for higher education. Source: The College Investor
November 28, 2025

This Week In College And Money News: November 28, 2025

The latest updates on higher education, personal finance, financial aid, and student loans impacting students on college campuses nationwide.

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