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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

Taxes and Student Loan Forgiveness
October 26, 2025

Will You Pay Taxes On Student Loan Forgiveness?

Understand when forgiven student loans are taxable, which programs remain exempt, and how to prepare for potential tax liability in 2026.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025. (Pool via AP)
October 25, 2025

New Federal Student Loan Limits Shift Profitable Loans To Private Lenders

With capped Parent PLUS and eliminated Grad PLUS under OBBBA, the federal student loan business shifts profit to banks and lenders.

Unidentified individuals on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. — Photo by wolterke
October 25, 2025

This Week In College And Money News: October 24, 2025

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

How To Get Proof Of Your Student Loan Debt Balances And Ownership
October 24, 2025

How To Get Proof Of Your Student Loan Debt Balances And Ownership

Don’t know who owns your student loan debt and how much you owe? This guide will show you how to get proof of your student loan debt balances.

FBI director Kash Patel speaks at a press conference, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
October 23, 2025

FBI Arrests Evolve Bank & Trust CEO

FBI agents executed an arrest warrant at Evolve Bank and Trust HQ and CEO Bob Hartheimer was escorted out.

pell grants
October 23, 2025

Pell Grant Chart: What Income Limits Qualify?

Pell Grant limits vary by income, family size, and state. Here’s our Pell Grant chart to check yours.

Student Loans and Identity theft
October 23, 2025

Student Loan Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Took Out Loans In Your Name

If you find out someone took out student loans in your name, here’s how to deal with student loans and identity theft.

This illustrative image depicts a computer monitor with various financial elements surrounding and interacting with it, contextualizing the search for the best options trading platforms. A pair of hands on the left holds two red credit cards, while another pair of hands on the right holds two green dollar bills, symbolizing transactions and financial instruments. Centered above the monitor, a hand holds a large magnifying glass, suggesting research and careful examination of financial tools and features. The overall impression highlights the process of evaluating brokerage platforms for options trading, focusing on factors like commissions, research quality, and platform design, as discussed in the article for investors looking to choose between brokerages like Charles Schwab and its Thinkorswim platform.
October 23, 2025

Best Options Trading Platforms In 2026

Take a look at some of the best options trading platforms and consider some factors in deciding which platform to use.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies during an appropriations hearing on Capitol Hill June 3, 2025. (Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images)
October 22, 2025

Trump Admin Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

AFT and the Education Department reached a deal to continue loan discharges and halt hardship denials amid an ongoing federal lawsuit.

Google AI Inaccurate for Personal Finance | Source: The College Investor
October 22, 2025

37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025

A follow-up study finds Google’s AI Overviews still give misleading personal finance advice over one-third of the time.

How To Handle Basic Living Expenses During Student Loan Repayment
October 22, 2025

How To Handle Basic Living Expenses During Student Loan Repayment

It can be tough to balance paying your living expenses during student loan repayment, but here’s some budgeting tactics to help.

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