The College Investor

Why We Like It

The College Investor is the definitive resource for families navigating education savings — no other blog comes close on the specifics of 529 plan selection, contribution strategy, and state tax optimization. Robert Farrington has spent over 15 years building an encyclopedia of education finance content, and the depth shows in every post. For families starting a 529, comparing plans across states, or thinking seriously about funding a child's education, this is the site to bookmark before any other.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• The deepest, most current coverage of 529 plan mechanics, contribution limits, and state-by-state tax deduction rules available anywhere on the internet
• Robert Farrington updates articles religiously as tax laws and contribution limits change — the information is reliably current, which matters enormously for education savings decisions
• Covers the full family education finance arc from opening a 529 for a newborn through repaying student loans — a rare resource that's useful at every stage

Cons

• The tone skews slightly academic, which makes some articles feel more like research than approachable financial guidance
• Less coverage of broader family budgeting topics — the focus on education and investing means daily-money topics like family budgeting get less attention

Score Breakdown

Blogs evaluated on financial accuracy and depth, family-specific relevance, actionability and practical tools, and content consistency.