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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 fiancée has about $40K in student federal loans outstanding and because of that, has yet to contribute to her company's 401k program….

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  • Oct 20, 2009

    Credit check

    Question: I am inquiring as to if the State of Missouri has enacted legislation to enable consumers to "freeze" their credit report access from…

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  • Question: After cleaning out a closet, I now have old bank statements and other financial information, even old checks that I didn't use because of…

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  • Oct 15, 2009

    Life insurance

    Question: My husband and I are considering getting life insurance. We are 30 years old and we don't have kids but would like to have them in a few…

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  • Question: What exactly is involved in "distributing" your IRA'a by / at age 70 ½? Beverly, Flagstaff, AZ…

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  • Question: I bought a house in 2008 and received the $7500 first-time home buyer credit (the first one not the $8000 giveaway). I lost my job and…

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  • Question: This may be an odd question in this economy. I've always tried to max out my pre-tax retirement savings. However, I'm wondering if this…

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  • Question: My wife and I are in our early 50s. We have been told that we should have a whole life policy in our investment portfolio as a…

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  • Question: My son was recently told by another graduate that there is a program that limits the amount of monthly payments for student loans. Are…

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  • Oct 6, 2009

    Go on trip

    Question: My wife (30 yrs old) and I (31) have been saving for multiple years to take a 6 month world trip and I am hoping you'd give me your…

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