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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

Hacker committing online scams | Source: The College Investor
September 25, 2025

Cash App Blocked $2 Billion In Scam Payments

Cash App is a financial services platform that has been aggressive in combating fraud for its users.

Should You Stay In The SAVE Plan? | Source: The College Investor
September 23, 2025

Leaving The SAVE Plan: Options For Borrowers

Should you leave SAVE now or wait? We break down repayment options for borrowers.

Student Loan Forgiveness Timelines | Source: The College Investor
September 23, 2025

How Long Does It Really Take To Get Student Loan Forgiveness?

From 5 to 30 years, student loan forgiveness programs vary. Make sure you understand the rules so you can create a solid plan.

high student loan debt
September 22, 2025

What Is Considered High Student Loan Debt?

Think you have a high student loan debt balance? Here’s how you can tell where you stand compared to other graduates & why it’s important

Harvard University | Source: The College Investor
September 22, 2025

Harvard Risks Federal Aid Over Admissions Dispute

Federal officials threaten Harvard’s Title IV access amid an admissions investigation and new financial monitoring rules.

Student using laptop for AI scholarship search | Source: The College Investor
September 22, 2025

How To Use AI For Finding College Scholarships

Learn how to use AI for scholarships while avoiding scams and outdated info. Always verify with trusted databases and never use it for essays!

BMO Bank Bonus | Source: The College Investor
September 22, 2025

BMO $400 Cash Bonus For New Checking Accounts

BMO is offering up to a $400 cash bonus for new BMO customers who open a checking account and meet the qualifying activity requirements.

Cropped image of a college student working on a laptop. Source: The College Investor
September 21, 2025

How to Make $100K in College: Students Prove It’s Possible

Here’s a story of two students that share how to make $100k in college and ideas so you can too.

Solo 401k by Nabers Group Review
September 21, 2025

Understanding The IRA To 401k Reverse Rollover

What it is, and the steps to take, if you want to do the IRA to 401k reverse rollover of your retirement account.

Stocks vs. Bonds
September 20, 2025

Building A Diversified Bond Portfolio

A look at how to setup a diversified bond portfolio and how that is different than a bond fund.

College Costs
September 20, 2025

Costco For College Students: How To Maximize Savings

A look at why Costco for college students is a great investment in savings.

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