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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

Professional taking continuing education classes | Source: The College Investor
October 7, 2025

How To Use A 529 Plan For Continuing Education Classes

New 529 rules let you pay for continuing education and license fees tax-free. Learn how professionals can benefit.

Older worker with 401k | Source: The College Investor
October 6, 2025

New Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits High Earners In 2026

High earners will lose 401(k) tax deferrals on catch-up contributions in 2026 under SECURE 2.0. Here’s what it means for your retirement plan.

financial aid
October 5, 2025

FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2025-2026

Get the full 2026–27 FAFSA deadline list — federal, state, and school. Learn when to apply, what changed this year, and how to boost your aid eligibility.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
October 4, 2025

IBR Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes After Pause

The Education Department resumes IBR student loan forgiveness after a year-long pause. Borrowers are now receiving approval notices.

529 Able Account
October 4, 2025

What Is a 529A ABLE Account? Rules, Limits, and Benefits

For most people living with disabilities, the cost of support & care can be a burden. Learn all about using 529A ABLE accounts in this post

10 biggest FAFSA mistakes
October 3, 2025

FAFSA Refunds Explained: When You Get Leftover Financial Aid

Wondering when FAFSA refunds arrive? Learn how financial aid refunds work, when you’ll get them each semester, and what you can use them for.

Empower Finance review
October 3, 2025

Tilt Review: Cash Advances And More

In this Tilt review, you’ll find the pros and cons of the service, how it works, how much it costs, and more!

Financial aid for online schools
October 2, 2025

What Is A Good SAI (Student Aid Index)?

The new Student Aid Index can be confusing for families. Here’s what a good SAI means.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on the US Department of Education on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
October 2, 2025

AFT Lawsuit Could Speed Up Student Loan Forgiveness

AFT lawsuit seeks class action status to speed up student loan forgiveness for over a million borrowers.

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October 2, 2025

Best Crypto Bonus Offers And Promotions In July 2026

Check out the best crypto bonus offers and promotions from cryptocurrency exchanges and websites. Get up to $500 in free crypto!

PSLF Weighted Average Rule | Source: The College Investor
October 2, 2025

PSLF Weighted Average Rule Explained

Consolidating for PSLF no longer resets your count but the weighted average rule could lower it. Here’s what borrowers should know.

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