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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 retirement begins 01/10. I will receive $148,000 in Feb. 10 and my monthly state retirement check will begin. I must roll-over the…

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  • April is called the cruelest month. But why? Spring is here, the days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer and, even as far north as the…

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  • Apr 15, 2009

    A tax farewell

    Tom Herman has covered the tax beat for the Wall Street Journal since 1993, and he's done a terrific job, a true professional. I have been an avid…

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  • Apr 15, 2009

    Deflation is here

    The Consumer Price index fell by 0.1% in March. Consumer prices dropped by 0.4% year over year, the first annual decline since August 1955….

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  • Question: I have just read several books on investing in mutual funds for retirement. I am 35 and would be investing about $300 a month. I want to…

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  • Apr 14, 2009

    I-bonds vs TIPS

    Question: I have the opportunity to buy $10,000 worth of I-bonds this year, or $10,000 worth of TIPS in an IRA account. Which is better–or is it…

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  • Apr 12, 2009

    Worsening poverty

    The recession is hitting the poor. One indicator is that low-income employees are being handed pink slips at a rapid pace. The unemployment rate of…

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  • I am a fan of Henry "Bud" Hebeler, the former president of Boeing Aerospace and now financial advisor to future retirees. Check out his website at…

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  • Apr 11, 2009

    I-bonds for Roth?

    Question: I was told by my bank that it is not possible to put I-Bonds in my Roth IRA. If not, why not? I want to make a contribution that will not…

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  • Apr 11, 2009

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
    Marketplace

    Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell answer questions from listeners about assessing the job market in a new city, how to recognize questionable fees when refinancing your home and when you should start teaching kids about managing money.

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