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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 retired in 2007 from a university. My retirement funds are with TIAA-CREF, split roughly in half in 2 annuities. One is a fixed annuity…

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  • Sep 17, 2009

    401(k) money

    Question: Do I have to remove my money from my 401k when I retire from my company (UPS) even if I don't need it at the time of retirement? I know I…

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  • Question: First of all, I really like your steady and reliable counsel. You have a great style too. Here's my question: I believe someone released…

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  • Question: I'm a professor at Duke University. However, I used to work at a state university, and in the 7 years I worked there, I did not…

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  • Sep 12, 2009

    Buying gold

    Question: What is the best way to add some gold to your investment portfolio? It is best to buy shares in a mutual fund, or just buy gold? Andrew,…

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  • Question: Is it possible to move the majority of my balance in my company's 401k to a self-directed IRA without penalty (or quitting my job)? I'm…

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  • Sep 10, 2009

    Mortgage and taxes

    Question: I always enjoy listening to your comments and hope that you have a moment to settle a discussion a friend and I are having. Is the …

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  • Question: My husband and I are looking for ways to help our two nieces (currently ages 1 and 3, and in two different families) with future college…

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  • Question: Hi Chris – my husband and I are in our 50's and trying to plan well for retirement, including how to protect our retirement money from…

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  • Experts say the worst of the economic crisis is over, and things are starting to pick up. But Economics Editor Chris Farrrell says don't be too quick to buy into the hype.

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