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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

  • Marketplace Economics Editor Chris Farrell explains why it's harder for some people to save money than others.

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  • Jul 10, 2009

    Pay off auto loan

    Question: I have a car loan that I could afford to pay off. However, is the loan, which has been paid on time for about 2.5 years, helping my…

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  • Jul 10, 2009

    Buy or rent

    Question: My husband and I can't decide whether or not to buy our first house. We will likely be in any house we buy for at least five years –…

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  • Economics editor Chris Farrell
    American Public Media

    Earlier this week, we heard more government stimulus may be on the way. Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell, who explores critics' concerns over another stimulus plan.

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  • Question: My husband and I got married recently and we're having a bit of a debate about what constitutes an emergency fund. I believe it is an…

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  • Question: I was laid off and now I'm living off my savings. No income for the time being. I've been preparing to launch my own business and I'm…

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  • Question: My husband and I are both 50+, with two children of college age. Our house is paid off and we are without debt. He wants to take out a…

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  • Marketplace Money Economics Editor Chris Farrell give his views on what it means to have financial freedom.

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  • Jul 3, 2009

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
    Marketplace

    Host Stacey Vanek-Smith and Economics Editor Chris Farrell answer listeners' questions about annuities, affording a seaside condo, timeshare properties, and secured credit cards.

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  • Question: I took out a Parent Plus loan with Sallie Mae when my son started school. He's finished now. Can I get the loan changed to his name?…

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