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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

  • Is this the trend of the future? Why isn't anyone upset about the bailout of the U.S. auto industry? What is the standard–campaign contributions…

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  • As I am writing this at work on Saturday afternoon, Washington is still negotiating the details of the $700 billion bailout. It does look like a…

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  • Sep 28, 2008

    Mid-day show

    I did Minnesota Public Radio's Mid-day show hosted by Gary Eichten on Friday. The other guest was Louis Johnston: Economics professor, St. John's…

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  • Sep 28, 2008

    Paul Newman, RIP

    What a life Paul Newman led. The New York Times has a terrific obit on him this morning. I oove this quote from him given during an interview with…

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  • Sep 27, 2008

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
    Marketplace

    Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland field questions about money market mutual funds, establishing a diverse portfolio, credit union security and other listener concerns about the volatile market.

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  • To bail out or not to bail out? As Congress decides, economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the current state of the economy.

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  • Question: Yes, I'm one of those people with a sub-prime mortgage. When I got divorced and took over my mortgage, money was tight, so I got a 5 year…

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  • This post by Nanette Brynes of Business Week certainly grabbed my attention, especially since I've gotten a number of emails from management…

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  • Question: I have a SEP plan. I make quarterly contributions. I commit a % for the year. At the end of the year if I have extra I contribute more….

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  • Question: I have been told that I should transfer my cash into treasury money market funds (MMF) to protect them during the current crisis. As of…

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