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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

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July 22, 2025

15 Ways To Save An Extra $500 Per Month

Our list of 15 different tactics that you can use to save an extra $500 or more each month and boost your savings.

Start An investment club
July 22, 2025

How To Start An Investment Club (And Other Alternatives)

How to Start an Investment Club gives a step by step guide to starting an investment club, including legal organization and meeting agendas.

Credible Student Loans Review
July 21, 2025

Credible Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Credible is a student loan refinancing comparison tool that allows you to shop around for the best student loan rate and terms in minutes. Learn more in our Credible review.

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
July 21, 2025

How To Get Student Loan Forgiveness [Full Program List]

There are many student loan forgiveness programs, including public service, volunteer work, medical studies, the military, or law school.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Capitol Hill on June 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via AP )
July 19, 2025

460k SAVE Student Loan Applications To Be Cancelled By ED

The Department of Education is cancelling 460K SAVE plan applications. Borrowers must reapply for other student loan repayment plans.

Parent PLUS Loan borrower at computer | Source: The College Investor
July 19, 2025

New Rules Will Block Forgiveness for Parent Loans

Parent PLUS borrowers must consolidate by June 30, 2026 or lose access to IDR and PSLF under new federal student loan rules.

ELFI Student Loans
July 19, 2025

ELFI Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Refinancing your student loans with ELFI student loans could save you thousands of dollars. Learn more in this ELFI student loan refinancing review.

robo-advisors
July 19, 2025

Robo-Advisors: What They Are And How They Work

Robo-advisors are platforms that use algorithms to automate investments on behalf of clients with minimal to no human intervention.

employer student loan assistance
July 18, 2025

$5,250 of Employer Student Loan Assistance Is Tax-Free

The One Big Beautiful Bill gives student loan borrowers the opportunity to receive up to $5,250 of tax-free employer student loan assistance.

Chegg Review
July 18, 2025

Chegg Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Are you a college student needing extra help with homework questions and exam prep? Chegg might be exactly what you need. Learn more in this Chegg Review.

High School Students Taking Test In Classroom | Source: The College Investor
July 17, 2025

529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs

529 plan funds can now cover books, online materials, and testing fees for K-12 students.

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