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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 want to open a 529 account for my nephew (who's turning one next week) and contribute to it. Can I do so? Or only my nephew's parents…

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  • Question: Hi there, I've been looking at fees lately and am considering my options. Paying fees for both mutual funds and for a financial advisor…

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  • Mar 31, 2010

    "Stuck" with house

    Question: I bought my house in 2006. We want to move within the next 3 years, however estimates from the State of Maryland (through property value…

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  • Question: My wife and I currently owe about $60k on our 15yr mortgage at 5.125% with 8 years until it is paid off. Our bank is currently offering a…

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  • Mar 26, 2010

    Roth-IRA

    Question: What is the household income limit of husband and wife that prevents either of them to contribute to Roth IRA? My husband and I both have…

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  • Mar 26, 2010

    Points on the Dow

    Question: I dabble a bit in the stock market with the money that have left over. That said I have a question in regards to how the ups and downs…

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  • Many say health care costs will continue to soar despite the changes that will come about through health care reform. But economics correspondent Chris Farrell tells Bill Radke that's actually good news.

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  • Mar 25, 2010

    Spousal Roth IRA

    Question: I spend most of my time as a stay-at-home mom, but I do earn about $3,000 a year through part-time work. My husband and I would like to…

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  • Question: My cousin, for whom I am Power of Attorney, is disabled after more than 30 years as a housekeeper. She receives disability Medicare, PERA…

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  • Mar 23, 2010

    Buy to sell?

    Question: I have an offer on my house for $350,000 (asking price $374,900) BUT the buyer is asking me to buy their house for $160,000 as part of…

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