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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

  • Apr 16, 2010

    Credit protection

    Question: I would like to know about the protection that is offered to keep your credit safe is worth the cost. Michael, Riverside, CA…

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  • Question: First of all, I LOVE your show!!! My question requires a little bit of background so please allow me to start from the beginning….

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  • Question: I have credit card debt which causes me a great deal of stress. I'm slowly paying it off. I have a 401k and a savings account. I have a…

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  • Question: I am a loyal podcast listener. I have two questions that you could help with. The first is on ROTH IRA CONVERSION. Nearly all of my wife…

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  • Apr 10, 2010

    Multiple 529s

    Question: My wife and I have a 529 plan for our two year old daughter. My parents also have a 529 plan for her. Would multiple 529 plans affect her…

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  • Question: My husband & I are both in our mid-50s. We have some money invested in the stock market, about $300,000. A few years ago we…

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  • Question: I know it helps my credit score if I make extra payments on my mortgage. Does it matter how much I pay? Is it better to pay $250 than …

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  • Apr 7, 2010

    Pay off mortgage

    Question: My husband and I are interested in paying down our mortgage faster. One idea is to stop putting money into savings until the mortgage is…

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  • Question: Can you send me some web sites (other than Social Security) that have calculators to help figure out when is the best time to retire in…

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  • Apr 2, 2010

    Rent or own

    Question: We are currently renting (and paying ridiculous rent) having sold our house in 2008 with some equity. We are looking to move out of the…

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