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Chris Farrell

Chris Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of two books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.

Latest from Chris Farrell

  • Question: I'm a widow with a 22 year old son that graduated from a UC school last June. Upon graduation my son had to find his own health…

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  • Jul 30, 2010

    Roth-IRA

    Question: My wife is a teacher and has a 403b. We also have a Roth IRA set up for her as well. My accountant says that she can only have the 403b…

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  • Question: Hello Chris: I just finished your new book and I'm delighted with your simple approach. Money management advice that I can understand! I…

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  • Economics editor Chris Farrell predicts an increase of up to $100 per barrel of oil — and explains why that's not good.

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  • Question: If one has an extra $200 per month to invest or save, would it be best to invest it in a 401(k), pay it towards the principal on a…

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  • Jul 27, 2010

    Mortgage and taxes

    Question: We will finish paying off our mortgage in four years. If all goes as planned, once we retire (shortly after), we will be mortgage-free….

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  • Jul 27, 2010

    Lease a car

    Question: My wife and I both have older cars that are paid off and are considering upgrading one of the cars to something newer. The car we would…

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  • Question: I have some $ I would like to save for my grandchildren for college and would like to put it into a college fund for them but should they…

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  • Question: I am 35 and entering grad school in the fall of 2010. I will be unable to work during Grad School and have no savings aside from a Roth…

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  • Question: How do credit cards calculate interest on purchases and what is the difference in the way interest is calculated? Bob, Coralville, IA…

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