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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: My husband and I have money in Roth IRAs. We had to stop contributing for three years because my husband and oldest son were both in…

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  • Jul 3, 2010

    Debt or savings

    Question: I owe over $10,000 on a single credit card, but I have a fixed interest rate of 3.99% for the life of the balance as long as don't make…

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  • Question: My husband and I are at our 50's, have high levels of education, finally are virtually debt free (except for home), have some retirement….

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  • Economics correspondent Chris Farrell explains why we should focus on resolving the education crisis in the U.S.

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  • Question: I am 26 years old, working at an Energy Service company for 3 years (right after college graduation). I've been putting 9% in my 401K…

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  • Jun 29, 2010

    Long-term savings

    Question: My husband and I are currently maxing out each of our Roth IRA contributions each year. We are looking to put approximately $500 per…

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  • Jun 28, 2010

    Pay down debts

    Question: I have three big debts with 3 different interest rates. The first one is my car with zero percent interest for 4 more years, on which I…

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  • Question: My partner and I own a home together, and are unable to marry in our state. I read that even if you title your home as joint tenancy with…

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  • Jun 24, 2010

    Saving for college

    Question: I'm a recently divorced single mom working a job that doesn't pay great, but I make enough to live comfortably within my means. I spent 5…

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  • Question: My dad has generously given each of our two young daughters (currently 5 and 3) $1000. His intent is that these funds should be invested…

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