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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

AI Student Loan Recommendations
August 11, 2025

Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?

We tested ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, and Gemini to see which gave the best student loan recommendations in 2025 — and what they missed.

Funding U student loan review
August 11, 2025

Funding U Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Funding U is a private student loan lender that offers no-cosigner undergraduate students loans with no origination fees and 10-year terms.

dependent vs independent student
August 11, 2025

What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?

If you’re denied a parent PLUS loan, here are the options of what you can do to pay for college.

President Donald Trump holds the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education he just signed with Education Secretary Linda McMahon during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 20, 2025. The Department of Education was first formed in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter and has long been a target for Republicans. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
August 10, 2025

Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo

SAVE borrowers still have no repayment date, while student loan complaints pile up after staffing cuts at the Education Department.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaking at a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee about the regulation of cryptocurrency at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
August 9, 2025

27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog

Over 27,000 student loan complaints remain unresolved after Education Dept. layoffs cut ombudsman staff by two-thirds.

529 plan rule changes
August 8, 2025

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

529 plans grew nearly 8% in Q2 2025, ahead of major rule changes expanding qualified expenses.

Valore Books Review
August 8, 2025

ValoreBooks Review: Rent Or Buy Texbooks Online

Looking for a way to save money on college? ValoreBooks is an online marketplace where you can buy, rent, or sell textbooks, often at low prices. Learn more.

FAFSA Launch | Source: The College Investor
August 7, 2025

FAFSA Set To Launch October 1 With Key Updates

FAFSA set to launch October 1 for 2026–27 school year, with new features including instant identity checks and simplified contributor invites.

Career Training Programs | Source: The College Investor
August 7, 2025

New 529 Plan Rules Help Fund Credentials And Job Training

529 savings plans now support workforce training and credentials, including HVAC, plumbing, bar exams, and more.

College Textbooks Online
August 7, 2025

Best Places To Buy College Textbooks Online

The costs of college textbooks has been on the rise, but here are some affordable options for students to buy college textbooks online

Parent Student Loan Debt | Source: The College Investor
August 6, 2025

Why Parents Are Borrowing More Than Ever For College

Parent PLUS loan debt has doubled since 2014. Learn why families are borrowing more and the new limits coming in 2026.

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