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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

Linda McMahon testifies before the Senate Health, Education, and Labor Committee during a nomination hearing as Secretary of Education in Washington DC, USA, on February 13, 2025. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/NurPhoto via AP)
May 22, 2025

Federal Court Stops Trump’s Education Department Layoffs

A federal judge blocked President Trump’s attempt to cut 2,100 Education Department jobs, saying the order was unconstitutional.

The MOHELA building located in Chesterfield, Mo., is shown Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Staff for the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority outlined a plan to forgive between $4 million and $6 million of loans this school year for 8,000-12,000 college freshmen. And next school year, the MOHELA board was told, the agency plans to begin a new loan forgiveness program specifically for engineering students. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
May 22, 2025

Student Loan Servicers Prioritize IDR Apps To Clear Cases

Student loan servicers are triaging IDR applications and moving forward with cases not affected by court rulings.

US Capitol Night Reflection Washington DC | Photo: Bill Perry
May 21, 2025

“No Tax On Tips” Bill Clears Senate With Zero Opposition

The Senate passed the No Tax on Tips Act, allowing workers to deduct up to $25K in reported tips from income taxes.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025. (Pool via AP)
May 21, 2025

House Renames MAGA Account To Trump Account

House Republicans renamed the MAGA Account as the Trump Account in a last-minute budget bill change.

administration entrance for a college | Photo: cfarmer
May 21, 2025

Financial Aid Offices Sound Alarm On Student Aid Chaos

A new survey finds financial aid offices are facing delays and poor support from the Department of Education after major staff cuts.

PAYE Student Loan Frustration | Photo Credit: AntonLozovoy
May 21, 2025

PAYE Plan Not An Option For Some Student Loan Borrowers

Some borrowers report the PAYE plan is missing from some IDR applications on StudentAid.gov, sparking confusion and concern.

An illustration depicting a graduation cap acting as a collection plate, filled with several folded dollar bills, symbolizing the various ways to pay for college without relying solely on student loans. The image also shows the lower legs and feet of a person wearing dark pants and black dress shoes with light brown laces, positioned as if stepping away from or towards the cap. The background is a textured grey, suggesting a neutral or contemplative setting. Below the cap, a red graduation tassel lies on the ground, and to the left, the logo "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" is visible, reinforcing the article's focus on financial strategies for higher education. This visual effectively introduces the article's core message about exploring alternatives to student loans for financing college education. Source: The College Investor
May 21, 2025

What Is the Average Cost of College In 2026? (And How to Reduce Costs!)

Find out the average cost of college, and what that looked like in the past! How do you reduce today’s college costs? Find out right here.

Frustrated borrower in the student loan chaos | Photo: fizkes
May 18, 2025

Student Loan Chaos Grows Amid Policy Proposals And Errors

Congress fails on the first round to pass student loan reform bill as SAVE errors and IDR backlog create more confusion.

Linda McMahon testifies before the Senate Health, Education, and Labor Committee during a nomination hearing as Secretary of Education in Washington DC, USA, on February 13, 2025. (Photo by Lenin Nolly/NurPhoto via AP)
May 17, 2025

SAVE Borrowers Get Wrong Forbearance Notices

SAVE plan borrowers are getting false alerts that their loan payments are restarting. Here’s what’s really going on.

Student Loan Assistance for Incarcerated Individuals
May 17, 2025

Student Loan Assistance For Incarcerated Individuals

Student loan borrowers who find themselves incarcerated or in jail for extended periods have some options for assistance.

Donald Trump speaks to several thousand supporters at a rally in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by actionsports
May 16, 2025

MAGA Account And A $1,000 Baby Bonus: What To Know

MAGA accounts are proposed child savings plans with limited tax perks. Here’s how they compare to 529s.

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