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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

Saving For College Alternatives | Source: The College Investor
September 17, 2025

529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More

Learn about 529 plan alternatives like UGMA and Roth IRAs, including their pros and cons for college savings.

Leftover 529 Plan Funds | Source: The College Investor
September 16, 2025

What Families Should Do With Leftover 529 Plan Money

Leftover 529 funds? Families can use them for education, student loans, or even Roth IRA rollovers.

credit score ranges
September 16, 2025

Credit Score Ranges and What They Mean for Your Money

Learn how credit scores are used by lenders and what credit score ranges mean for your financial life. Also, here’s how to get your score!

This image features a vibrant, illustrative representation of "Ascent Student Loans Review," with the text prominently displayed in dark blue and red on a stack of books. The top book is light blue, and the one beneath it is red, symbolizing education and the core subject of the article. Two small, stylized figures are depicted reading on the books: one on the blue book in a green shirt and pants, and another on the red book in a blue shirt and orange pants, emphasizing the student aspect. In the bottom left, a dark blue vase with handles and gold accents sits next to a figure in a green shirt, while on the right, a blue cylindrical object with a yellow base appears to be a financial icon. The overall graphic clearly ties into the detailed review of Ascent's private student loan offerings, including options for non-cosigned loans, providing a visual anchor for "The College Investor" article on finding the best private student loan lenders.
September 15, 2025

Ascent Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Ascent student loans providers in-school private loans, parent loans, and undergraduate and graduate school loans.

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.)
September 15, 2025

Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops Below 1.1 Million

The September student loan status report shows faster IDR processing and modest gains in PSLF buyback, but wait times continue.

Federal Reserve financial policy building in Washington DC USA | Source: The College Investor
September 15, 2025

Should You Refinance Student Loans If Rates Fall?

Should you refinance student loans as the Fed cuts rates? Here’s what to consider before acting.

What Happens To Your Student Loans When You Die
September 14, 2025

What Happens To Student Loans When You Die?

Some Federal student loans die with you, but private and Parent PLUS Loans have important consequences borrowers need to consider.

Working On The Computer | Source: The College Investor
September 13, 2025

ChatGPT On Student Loans: What It Got Right And Wrong

I asked ChatGPT about student loan repayment. Here’s where it was right, where it was wrong, and what borrowers should know instead.

Apprenticeship Programs | Source: The College Investor
September 12, 2025

How To Use 529 Plans For Non-College Education

529 plans cover trade programs, apprenticeships, licenses, and required CE. Learn how to verify eligibility and keep withdrawals tax free.

Lively HSA review
September 11, 2025

Lively HSA Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

In this Lively HSA review, you’ll learn about eligibility, how an HSA with them works, and how you can invest via Charles Schwab.

SAP Appeal | Source: The College Investor
September 11, 2025

How To Write An SAP Appeal (Example Letters And Guides)

If you find yourself losing financing aid due to Satisfactory Academic Progress, you can write an SAP Appeal Letter to try to regain aid.

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