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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

  • Confidence is in short supply these days. But Tyler Cowan at Marginal Revolution points to an article that shows there is an unusual source of long…

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  • How much longer can education and health services jobs jobs continue to grow?

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  • Mar 14, 2009

    Getting Personal

    Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell give advice to listeners about COBRA medical insurance, available tax payment plans and whether you should act fast and buy a home while the price is low.

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  • Mar 14, 2009

    The savings rate

    Take a look at this chart on the personal savings rate. In about a year, the savings rate has gone from a fraction above 0% to a fraction above 4%….

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  • Mar 14, 2009

    Straight Story

    Tess Vigeland talks to Economics Editor Chris Farrell about Jon Stewart's interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer and whether average investors should pay attention to stock choices recommended on financial shows.

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  • Question: I just had an extremely frustrating conversation with my credit card company (Bank of America). I wanted to get your thoughts. Larke,…

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  • Mar 13, 2009

    401(k) safety

    Question: The company that manages our 401k plans for my employer has had its rating downgraded by S&P recently due to concern about making its…

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  • Question: I'm planning to cosign a home loan for my brother. What's the best way to insulate myself from unforeseen liabilities? Are there any…

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  • Mar 11, 2009

    Lets get real

    Steven Pearlstein, business columist of the Washington Post, does a good job of capturing growing frustration. It worth reading the whole article…

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  • A musing on the stock market…….

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