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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

MPower Financing
September 3, 2025

MPOWER Student Loans Review: International Student Loans

MPOWER Financing offers student loans in the U.S. and Canada to international students without cosigners, collateral or credit history.

Parents Saving For College And Retirement | Source: The College Investor
September 2, 2025

The Smart Way Parents Can Save for College and Retirement Together

Learn how to use a 529 plan to save for your child’s college without putting retirement at risk. Balance both goals with a smart savings strategy.

An abstract graphic features a prominent, rounded light blue banner in the center with "UP TO $750 cash bonus" written in white, bold text. A black flag-like shape is attached to the right side of the banner. The background is white, adorned with various geometric shapes in black and light blue, including small circles arranged in squares, thin lines, triangles, and plus signs, creating a modern and clean aesthetic. This image serves as a visual representation of the lucrative new business bank account bonus offers and promotions discussed in the article, highlighting the potential cash incentives like the $750 bonus for switching business banks, even though the article later updates to mention an $800 bonus from U.S. Bank Silver Business Checking.
September 1, 2025

Best New Business Bank Account Bonus Offers

Check out these new business bank account bonus offers and see if you can get rewarded for opening a new business account.

Identity Theft | Source: The College Investor
August 30, 2025

How To Protect Yourself After A Data Breach

With the news of the SSN data breach, many people have been scared about their identity stolen – guess what? It already has been.

Photo of FAFSA - free application for federal student aid | Source: The College Investor
August 29, 2025

How Families Can Get Early Access To The FAFSA

For families that want to apply to the FAFSA early, parents can request FAFSA beta access before the Oct. 1 launch.

Should Parents Give A Child A Credit Card For College
August 29, 2025

How College Students Can Build Credit Without A Credit Card

Learn how students can build credit through loans, rent, and secured accounts without opening a credit card.

Apple Inc Tuition Reimbursement Program | Source: The College Investor
August 28, 2025

How To Use Employer Tuition Reimbursement To Pay For College

Learn how employer tuition reimbursement can help you graduate without student loans.

SAVE PSLF Buyback | Source: The College Investor
August 26, 2025

Does the SAVE Forbearance Count For PSLF?

SAVE forbearance doesn’t directly count toward PSLF, but the buyback option may help some borrowers qualify.

Campus Books Review 2023
August 26, 2025

Campus Books Review: Buy, Rent, Or Sell Your Textbooks

Campus Books is a powerful tool that aggregates millions new and used books, thousands of sellers, and partnerships with bookstores so you can find the best prices to buy, rent, and sell your textbooks. 

Testing AI Tools For Student Loan Forgiveness | Source: The College Investor
August 25, 2025

AI Still Falls Short On Student Loan Forgiveness

We tested AI tools on PSLF questions. Some answers were right, but many were incomplete or wrong. Borrowers should rely on official guidance or actual experts.

BooksRun
August 24, 2025

BooksRun Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

BooksRun is a marketplace to buy, sell, or rent books and eTextbooks with free shipping and full refunds on books returned within 14 days.

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