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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

medical school admissions guide
January 7, 2025

CFPB Bans Medical Debt On Credit Reports

CFPB bans medical debt from credit reports, impacting 15M Americans and erasing $49B in debt. Credit scores could rise by 20 points.

What Time Does The Stock Market Open
January 7, 2025

Stock Markets Closed January 9 For Carter Memorial

U.S. stock markets will close on January 9, 2025, to honor former President Jimmy Carter during the National Day of Mourning.

Penny Stocks
January 7, 2025

Where To Buy Collectible Stock Certificates

Learn how to buy collectible stock certificates from active and defunct companies. Tips for collectors and gift buyers included!

Credible Student Loans Review
January 6, 2025

5 Legal Ways To Lower Your Student Loan Payment

Here are five different legal ways that you can lower your student loan payment, by switching repayment plans or refinancing your loans.

Investing In Your 30s
January 5, 2025

How To Start Investing In Your 30s: Tips For 30 – 39 Year Olds

How to get started investing in your 30s if you’ve never invested before, with a look at life events, financial balance, and more.

Investing In College
January 5, 2025

How To Start Investing In College

Investing is a great way to save for the future. This guide to investing is designed to help young adults get started investing in college.

Investing In High School
January 5, 2025

How To Start Investing In High School

While minors can’t open brokerage accounts, there are ways for teenagers to start investing in high school.

Tax Breaks For Side Hustlers
January 4, 2025

How To Make Money Riding A Bike Or Scooter

Here are five different ways that you can make money riding a bike or scooter, from simply going to work to delivering food and other things.

How To Start Investing In Your Twenties After College For 22 – 29 Year Olds
January 4, 2025

How To Start Investing In Your 20s After College

Our complete guide on how to start investing after college, specifically crafted for millennials that are 22 to 29 years old.

How To Do Your Own Taxes
January 2, 2025

How To Do Your Own Taxes (One Method Is WAY Easier To DIY!)

For most, free filing with the IRS or tax prep software is best, but others have complex situations. Here’s to know how to do your own taxes.

529 plan
January 2, 2025

Where To Open A 529 Plan In Your State

Here’s where to open a 529 plan in your state and where to find the best 529 plan to maximize your tax deductions and return.

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