Robert Farrington
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Cult of Money
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Robert Farrington is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cult of Money, where he helps the crypto-curious understand and apply cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and other emerging financial technologies to build long-term wealth.
He first became crypto-curious in 2016 and has since gained hands-on experience through personal experiments and ongoing research into wallets, exchanges, staking, tax reporting, retirement accounts, and common scams. This real-world experience shapes Cult of Money’s practical, beginner-friendly approach that bridges traditional personal finance with Web3 tools.
Before launching Cult of Money in 2021, Robert built The College Investor into one of the most trusted personal finance destinations, focusing on student loans, investing, and wealth-building. He is widely recognized as America’s Millennial Money Expert® and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert™, and he regularly contributes to Forbes. His work has also been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and major national media.
Robert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of California, San Diego’s Rady School of Management. He is an angel investor and advisor in consumer-facing FinTech and EdTech companies. He hosts the Cult of Money Podcast and emphasizes transparent, regularly updated educational content that prioritizes accuracy and reader empowerment over hype or sales pitches.
Based in San Diego, Robert is passionate about demystifying complex financial topics so everyday people can navigate both traditional and digital money with greater confidence.