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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

  • May 26, 2010

    Pay off mortgage

    Question: My wife and I owe $55,000 on our home which is currently valued at around $150,000. The mortgage interest rate is 5.65%. We have enough…

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  • May 25, 2010

    Coverdell

    Question: We have two children, a 3 year old and a new baby. Our 3 year old is already in a private preschool program, and we hope to send them…

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  • Question: I recently received a raise at work and would like to pursue additional retirement options for this new extra money. I currently have a…

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  • Question: I have about $135,000 that I paid into social security, and also have been with the railroad for a long time and will retire soon. Can I…

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  • Question: I have about 10K in credit card debt that I stupidly accumulated in undergrad and after college before I was able to land a job. I have…

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  • Question: I love your show and have had fantastic luck with the books you have recommended. In particular I find myself recommending Jane Bryant…

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  • Question: I am 42 years old and have been very successful in saving money. Our retirement and 529 plans are well stocked with stocks and bonds, and…

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  • Question: I was recently able to lock my existing credit card debt in at 1.99% or less for the next 6 months, which is lower than the roughly 3.5%…

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  • Question: What are the pros and cons of transferring from a troubled megabank to a small bank? Charles. Winterville, N.C….

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  • Question: We have a nine month old daughter and relatives like to give cash as gifts. I am trying to figure out the best thing to do with this…

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