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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 have a nephew and a niece on the way. I am not sure if my brother is ok with the idea of opening a 529 plan. Can I open one under my…

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  • Question: Is it better to work with a debt counselor before going to a financial planner? That is, do financial planners primarily work with those…

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  • Question: I have IRAs and am past age 65 and heading quickly towards 70. I understand that when I die, the remaining balance for my beneficiaries…

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  • Feb 17, 2010

    Stimulus check

    Question: The $250.00 stimulus check that is supposed to be sent out is that supposed to be for the year 2010? I have checked the ssa.gov web and…

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  • Question: Hi! I am a 25 year old female with an entry level, good-paying, secure job. I'm finishing my Master's degree. I have little debt (less…

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  • White House economic advisers released a grim-looking forecast for job growth, with unemployment staying around 9 percent at least through next year. Bill Radke goes deeper with economics correspondent Chris Farrell.

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  • Feb 12, 2010

    Selling a home

    Question: We have to sell our home this spring. Are there special conditions or terms we should ask realtors for to help us secure the most for our…

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  • Feb 11, 2010

    Selling timeshare

    Question: We have a timeshare that we would like to sell. What is the best method for selling a timeshare? There are many web sites advertising…

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  • Question: Greetings Chris. We are HUGE supporters of Marketplace Money on Sat!…

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  • Question: There is a leak in my "solar equity energy". I did the "home ATM" and have refinanced myself into oblivion. I have an ARM which is at 7.5…

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