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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

  • Jul 26, 2008

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
    Marketplace

    In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about securing investments over $100,000, consolidation loans, options for borrowing against your home and record keeping.

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  • Fewer jobs, less health care, pricier food and gas and dependence on the federal government to bail us out in the end. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the state of the economy.

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  • Question: Is there such a thing as receiving interest for pre-paying a credit card? In other words, I could send in (say) $500 to my credit card…

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  • Question: I have read in your archives that money in 529 plans is considered a parental asset not a student asset in the college aid financial aid…

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  • The Fed's latest report concludes we're facing increasing inflationary pressures amid slowing economic growth. Bob Moon talks to economics editor Chris Farrell, who still isn't convinced we have a lot to worry about.

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  • Jul 23, 2008

    Budget

    Question: I am looking for a good program or book to helps us with prepare and follow a budget. Thanks. Daryl. Austin, MN….

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  • The economy is weak. We're probably in a recession. And it's hard to see the economy bouncing back anytime soon. I also expect it will take longer…

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  • Jul 22, 2008

    The Lost decade?

    From economist Ed Yardeni's newsletter this morning:…

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  • Jul 22, 2008

    Roth-IRAs

    Question: I'm not quite sure I understand Roth IRAs. I know there's a limit to what you can contribute each year, but is there a limit on how many…

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  • Jul 22, 2008

    Credit Score?

    Question: My husband and I are planning for our next car purchase — a late model used car. We are able to pay cash for the car, but are wondering…

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