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Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor, has been featured in many media outlets on both a local and national level. He is America’s Millennial Money Expert®, and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert.

He is on a mission to help people escape student loan debt and start building wealth for the future. 

If you are interested in contacting Robert for any media appearances or interviews, please use the contact page, or the contact information below. He will respond in less than 24 hours.

Contact Information

Robert Farrington is on a mission to help people get out of student loan debt and start investing for the future. 

Please feel free to reach out to Robert about:

• Press needs
• Story ideas and development
• Questions about recent student loan or investing developments

You can reach Robert directly at robert@thecollegeinvestor.com, by using our contact form, or by calling him at (858) 598-3149. Please make sure you leave a voicemail with your question or need and contact information.

If you are on a deadline, please let me know and I will do my best to respond promptly.

About Robert Farrington

Robert Farrington is a Millennial Money Expert and Founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com.

He is on a mission to help millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school.

Through his work at TheCollegeInvestor.com, Robert Farrington has emerged as one of the nation's leading student loan debt experts.

Farrington launched TheCollegeInvestor.com from his home in 2009, while finishing his MBA at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management. Being passionate about investing and personal finance, he wanted to connect with others who shared his passion. Not finding what he was looking for on campus, he created TheCollegeInvestor.com as a resource for young adults about money, covering topics from paying for college and escaping student loan debt, to investing their first dollars after graduation.

Since then, Robert Farrington has shared his successful student loan and wealth building expertise with thousands of young adults, both online, in person, and as a contributor to major publications such as Forbes and Huffington Post.

The San Diego native's drive to help others and "geekiness" have fueled his work as a blogger, journalist, entrepreneur, and family man. Farrington earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science from UC San Diego, and an MBA from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego.

Passionate about his family, FinTech, and watching the latest Marvel movie, Farrington resides in San Diego with his wife and son.

The College Investor

The College Investor is currently read by over 1,000,000 readers per month. With a focus on escaping student loan debt and learning how to build wealth, it is one of the largest websites that focuses on personal finance topics for millennials.

Some of the most popular content and tools include:

• 80 Ways To Find Student Loan Forgiveness
• The Definitive Guide To Student Loan Debt
• Every Student Loan Forgiveness Program Listed By State
• 30 Passive Income Ideas To Build Wealth
• 50+ Side Hustles To Start Earning Extra Income
• How To Start Investing After College In Your 20s

The College Investor also has a great social media following. Our stats as of December 2022:

• Facebook: 32,500 Fans
• Twitter: 14,700 Followers
• Pinterest: 27,300 Followers
• YouTube: 13,200 Subscribers
• TikTok: 41,000 Subscribers

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Robert Farrington is happy to speak on a variety of personal finance and investing topics, including student loan debt, millennial money issues, and investing. You can expect him to be prompt, courteous, and respond to you and your audience. He also promotes his own media appearances through his social channels, so what’s helpful for you is also helpful for him.

Robert is a dynamic and entertaining millennial money expert who talks about building wealth by escaping student loan debt, with a focus on showing folks how to get more by building multiple income streams.

Robert typically speaks about:

• Student Loan Debt
• Millennial Money Issues
• Financial Aid
• Paying For College
• How To Get Started Investing
• Creating Side Incomes To Achieve Money Goals
• Building A Side Hustle To Leave Your Day Job

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Media Mentions

Check out all of these great appearances by Robert Farrington or The College Investor in the news.

Robert is a go-to resource when it comes to talking about student loan debt, saving and paying for college, and other Millennial Money topics.

WSAZ-3 Charleston

On November 17, 2022, Robert spoke about the rise of student loan scams and what to watch out for ahead of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Check out the clip here.

News Nation

On September 15, 2022, Robert spoke with News Nation about the cost of college and how potential alternatives can lead to better outcomes for less money. Check out the clip here.

NBC 12 Virginia

On September 1, 2022, Robert spoke about the benefits of using a 529 plan to save for education expenses. Check out the clip here.

CBS 11 Colorado Springs

On August 25, 2022, Robert spoke about the changes to student loan repayment and what borrowers can expect when payments resume. Check out the clip here.

WILX 10 Michigan

On May 23, 2022, Robert spoke with Rachel DePompa about planning college savings and tools you can use to save for college. Check out the clip here.

ABC7 New York

On May 19, 2022, Robert spoke with Nine Pineda about saving for college and the benefits of 529 college savings plans. Check out the clip here.

Today Show

On May 14, 2022, Robert spoke with the Today Show and NBC News about the issues facing student loan borrowers. Check out the clip here.

NBC2 Nebraska

On January 22, 2022, NBC2 News Nebraska highlighted The College Investor's coverage of Nebraska Student Loan Forgiveness Programs. Check out the clip here.

Spectrum News 1 Los Angeles

On October 31, 2021, Robert spoke with Tanya McRae about the recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Check out the clip here.

KSL TV Utah

On May 19, 2021, NBC affiliate KSL TV shared The College Investor reporting on the best places to invest in cryptocurrency. Check out the clip here.

ABC 10 Sacramento

On February 16, 2021, Robert spoke with ABC10 about side hustles, the gig economy, and work from home jobs during the pandemic. Check out the clip here.

NBC 10 Boston

On January 18, 2021, Robert spoke with NBC LX which aired on NBC 10 Boston on Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals. Check out the clip here.

NBC 5 Salt Lake City

On October 7, 2020, The College Investor's best free investing apps was covered as ways for novice investors to get started investing. Check out the clip here.

ABC 13 News Houston

On September 11, 2020, Robert discussed student loan forgiveness programs with Jeff Ehling for ABC 13 News in Houston, TX. Check out the clip here.

Fox 2 News St. Louis

On May 16, 2017, Robert discussed student loan consolidation scams with Mike Columbo for Fox 2 News in St. Louis. Check out the clip here.

CBS 2 Pittsburg

On February 6, 2017, Robert discussed student loan scams with Jon Delano for CBS 2 News in Pittsburg. Check out the clip here.

Fox 2 News St. Louis

On April 15, 2016, Robert talks about the student loan debt epidemic and strategies for getting out of debt with Brian Copeland.

Podcast Interviews:

• Bigger Pockets Money - Episode 267
  
• Side Hustle School - Episode 247
• Side Hustle Show - Episode 276
• Journey To Launch - Episode 36
• Financial Residency Podcast
• Masters of Money - Episode 15
• Your Money, Your Wealth - Episode 161
• Side Hustle Show - Episode 166
• The Money Mastermind Show - Episode 16
• Stacking Benjamins - Episode 40
• Stacking Benjamins - Episode 17
• YoPro Wealth - Episode 38
• Side Hustle Show - Episode 10
• Marriage, Kids and Money - Episode 45
• Marriage, Kids and Money - Episode 194
• The Hustle and Flowchart Podcast
• The WealthFit Podcast
• Pure Financial Advisors
• His and Her Money - Dealing With Student Loans During A Pandemic
• College Prep Ready - How To Prepare For College During A Pandemic
• Washington Post Confident Wallet Podcast - How To Save For College
• Michelle Is Money Hungry: Student Loan Forgiveness
• Everyone's Talking Money - The Student Loan Debacle
• Stay Wealthy Podcast: Grandparent 529 Plans
• Money Dad Podcast - Episode 17
• Money Talks News - How To Get Your Piece Of The Student Loan Forgiveness Pie
• Everyone's Talking Money: Student Loan Forgiveness
• Next Level Income Podcast - Episode 124
• Dad Edge Podcast - How To Not Let Tuition Drown You

In Print Or Online:

Time NextAdvisor

On March 4, 2022, Robert was interviewed by Time NextAdvisor and shared what student loan borrowers should do as they wait for the student loan pause to end.

Insider

On December 20, 2021, Robert spoke with Insider about what tax payers can expect in 2022 about tax refunds and timing.

Time NextAdvisor

On May 18, 2021, Robert was interviewed by Time NextAdvisor and shared his thoughts about what borrowers with private student loans should be doing right now.

Cosmopolitan

On May 12, 2021, Cosmopolitan shared The College Investor's ideas on how to save money on textbooks in an article about How To Save Money In College.

Entrepreneur

On April 24, 2017, Robert discussed why a blog is better than an MBA and why graduate students need to consider the ROI of their college degree with Entrepreneur.

Bloomberg

On February 29, 2017, Robert's article about Mental Accounting was highlighted by Bloomberg as a reason why people spend their bonuses.

The Ringer

On February 7, 2017, Robert shared his opinion about student loan scams, student loan servicing, and the problems facing student loan borrowers with The Ringer.

Money Magazine

On June 20, 2016, Robert's article on the Average Net Worth of Millennials was given a full feature on the homepage for Money Magazine.

The Cheat Sheet

On June 6, 2016, Robert was quoted in The Cheat Sheet article the 3 Types of People Who Should Not Go To College.

Newsday

On May 29, 2016, Robert was quoted in the Newsday article So You've Got A Diploma - And Debt. Here's How To Pay It Off.

The Street

On May 22, 2016, Robert was quoted in The Street article Most Americans Don't Know What A 529 Plan Is.

The Street

On May 22, 2016, Robert was quoted in The Street article Can You Refinance A Student Loan? Yes, You Can.

H&R Block

On May 19, 2016, Robert was quoted in Block Talk article Break Up With Mom And Dad: How To Budget On Your Own.

Huffington Post

On May 2, 2016, Robert was quoted in the Huffington Post article After The Ceremony: What To Do After Graduation

Inc Magazine

In the May 2016 Edition, Robert was quoted in the Inc. Magazine article Have Kids? Start Planning Their College Now

Washington Post

On December 31, 2015, Robert’s ultimate resource on Student Loan Forgiveness By State was covered in-depth by the Washington Post in the article These States Might Forgive Some Of Your Student Debt

MSN Money

On September 17, 2013, Robert Farrington was featured in a piece on Making Money Online.

The New York Times

On September 24, 2012, Robert was featured in the Small Business Section of the New York Times.

Business Insider

On September 6, 2012, Robert was highlighted at Business Insider with What Gordon Gekko Can Teach Us About Greed.

Kiplinger

On August 24, 2012, Robert was highlighted as a Great Reads from Around the Web in Kiplinger.

USA Today

On September 12, 2011, Robert was highlighted in USA Today for his insights into student investors.

Robert's Writing

Robert Farrington also contributes his thoughts around education, student loan debt, millennial money and investing, and more at various media outlets.

He has a regular Forbes contributor column here.