Should you run from risk?
Chris Farrell Jul 6, 2012
Even in times of financial insecurity, Americans shouldn't avoid risk altogether.
A trip to Under-earners Anonymous
David Brancaccio May 30, 2012
There are 12-step programs for things that hold us back in life: alcohol, eating. What about not living up to our paycheck potential?
NFL legend Warren Sapp on his financial life after football
Tess Vigeland May 4, 2012
Super Bowl winning defensive tackle Warren Sapp discusses his recent bankruptcy filing and the lessons it has taught him.
Piggy for good financial leadership
Tess Vigeland May 8, 2012
Katie Davis from Fayetteville, N.C. and her husband Matt are paying themselves first.
How much do you make?
Rob Schmitz Apr 27, 2012
Marketplace's China correspondent Rob Schmitz discusses how Americans and Chinese differ when talking about personal finance.
It's all about you -- really
Chris Farrell Apr 25, 2012
I'm putting the max allowed in my retirement accounts, and it's invested fairly conservatively in index funds. I lost a bunch of money in the tech stock crash in the early 2000s, which makes me hesitant to dump more money in the stock market. I own an apartment and don't really want more exposure to real estate, either. I'm starting to build up enough cash that I don't want to just leave it in my savings account. The only debt I have is my mortgage, and while I have decreased the balance on it, the interest rate is so low that it seems like there must be something better I can do with the cash. Any suggestions? Kira, Washington DC
Ours, yours, and mine
Chris Farrell Apr 20, 2012
I don't have a question, just a comment on how our finances work. My wife and I agreed a long time ago we each need an allowance. We decided to take a percentage of our gross income as an allowance deposited to our personal checking account. The balance goes to the Joint account for all household bills and expenses. ... This has worked well for us as we agree that most household expenses are joint. Gary, Milwaukee, WI
Parents and graduate school
Chris Farrell Apr 9, 2012
What do you suggest is the best way for middle-income baby boomers to support their children's post-bachelor's degree educations? Anne, Burlington, VT
Parenting and personal finances
Chris Farrell Feb 8, 2012
The French offer parents enormous support.
