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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

  • Apr 2, 2008

    Saving Too Much

    Question: I would like your opinion on the retirement goals set by my investment firm. I'm 54 years old and have no debt at all. My house, car, etc…

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  • Question: I began receiving Social Security payments at age 62. Now I'm 66, and I've read that I can pay this money back to the government and get…

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  • Question: I'm 61 and will work until 65 or 66, unless my employer decides otherwise. My financial advisor is recommending that I put my IRA into a…

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  • My latest musing on the economy…….

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  • Mar 29, 2008

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
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    In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about IRA rollovers, switching jobs, socially responsible investing and paying for college.

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  • Don't let a downturn squash your business plans. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the opportunities for entrepreneurs during a recession.

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  • Question: My wife and I each have retirement (401K, Roth IRA) and non-retirement (joint brokerage, ESPP, REIT) investment accounts. I also have a…

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  • Mar 27, 2008

    Co-signing a Loan

    Question: I have a very good credit rating and am considering co-signing on a loan for a family member who has a very poor credit rating. Will her…

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  • Question: I am to take a trip to Europe this summer with two friends of mine before our senior year of high school. I have about all the money I…

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  • The Social Security Trustees just released their 2008 report. The Trustees predict that Social Security will run surpluses until 2017. The trust…

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