• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Navigating Money And Education

  • About
  • Podcasts
  • Social
  • Newsletter
  • Save For College
  • Student Loans
  • Investing
  • Earn More Money
  • Banking
  • Taxes
  • Forum
  • Search
Planning For College Guide Cover

Stop Guessing. Start Planning For College the Right Way.

We've partnered with Stacking Benjamins to create the ultimate guide to navigating the maze of higher education. Understand the process, avoid traps, and make smart choices for your benjamins.

GET THE GUIDE FOR $120
Planning For College Guide Cover

Why is planning for college so complicated?

Between FAFSA forms, scholarship essays, and understanding the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. 

That's why The College Investor teamed up with Stacking Benjamins. We wanted to create a no-nonsense, fun (yes, fun!), and actionable guide to help you navigate the college years without mortgaging your future.

What's Inside The Guide

  • Saving for College Tools: 529 Plan, Roth IRA, more
  • Creating A College List
  • Scholarship Tracking
  • FAFSA & SAI
  • Need vs. Merit Financial Aid
  • How To Navigate Student Loans
  • Campus Life & Money
  • Hacking Student Life 
  • Setting Up Your Exit Strategy Into The Real World

Our Guarantee: Lifetime Access & Continuous Updates

College costs change. FAFSA rules shift. New savings tools and strategies pop up all the time. That’s why your purchase includes lifetime access to all future updates.

Every time we uncover new ways to save money, reduce stress, or simplify the process (without selling a kidney), we’ll update the guide and you’ll automatically have access. In fact, these updates will happen every month. The earlier you start, the more value you get.

Today, it might be saving for college, this summer it's figuring out a college list, then it's FAFSA time, and navigating your award letters. We'll be here each step of the way! 

Meet The Experts

Robert Farrington

Robert is America's Student Loan Debt Expert™. He founded The College Investor over 15 years ago to help families navigate the complexity of college, financial aid, student loans, and personal finance.

ROBERT FARRINGTON  //  Founder, The College Investor

Joe Saul Sehy

Joe is a former financial advisor and represented American Express and Ameriprise in the media. He was the “Money Man” at Detroit television WXYZ-TV, appearing twice weekly. He’s also the co-host of the popular podcast Stacking Benjamins.

JOE SAUL-SEHY  //  Co-Host, Stacking Benjamins

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this guide digital or physical?

This is a digital PDF guide. You will receive an instant download link immediately after purchase.

Is this guide better for parents or students?

This guide is focused on parents saving and paying for college. But this process is a joint effort with parents and children, and this guide also has a great section on navigating college life and preparing for life after graduation that is fantastic for students.

What if I don't like it?

If you don’t think this guide is worth your money, we’ll send a full refund. No questions asked.

Start Planning Your College Journey

Join other families making smart money moves.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE FOR $120

100% Secure Checkout

Footer

Who We Are

The College Investor® provides the latest news and analysis for saving and paying for college, student loan debt, personal finance, banking, and college admissions.

Connect

  • Social
  • Contact
  • Newsletter
  • Advertise
  • Press & Media
  • Helpful Calculators

About

  • About
  • In The News
  • Research
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • How We Make Money
  • Archives

Social

Copyright © 2026 · The College Investor® · 2514 Jamacha Rd, Ste 502, El Cajon, CA 92019

Privacy Policy ·Terms of Service · DO NOT Sell My Personal Information