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.

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May 21, 2012
Family health-care costs breach $20,000
For the first time, the total bill for the typical family of four with an employer-sponsored health-care plan (a preferred provider plan with co-pays and deductibles) breached $20,000 in 2012.
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May 18, 2012
Protecting your portfolio from inflation
What's the best way to hedge against the risk of higher inflation rates? The timing is murky, but it's a prudent bet to anticipate a resurgence in inflation.
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May 18, 2012
Cash flow liberated by refinancing
My wife and I recently refinanced our home. We paid off the home equity line and the existing mortgage, and now our monthly payments are $500 less than they were previously. What should we do with these savings? Thank you. Jeff, Amherst, MA
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May 18, 2012
Chasing the mythical 8% return
An old investing maxim is taken to task.
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May 17, 2012
Advice on combining finances for couples
I am getting married next year and would love a good book idea about combining finances with a spouse. Nate, Cincinnati, OH
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May 17, 2012
What makes joint ventures good for business
As a way to deal with tighter credit and expand in a global economy, more and more companies are getting into joint ventures. We explore the pros and cons.
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May 16, 2012
No retirement savings plan for now
I just graduated from law school and found the perfect job for me. Unfortunately, it does not offer a 401(k). I have a number of old 401(k)s from previous jobs, including a few that have been rolled over into Roth IRAs. Because I was in school for 3 years, I haven't been adding to my retirement saving for that period, thinking I could "make it up." To top it all off, my husband and I now make in excess of the maximum for IRA contributions. How should I be saving for retirement at this point? Jane, Los Angeles, CA
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May 15, 2012
Student loan forgiveness: The devil is in the details
Did I hear you say on one of your previous programs that seniors who have been paying on student loans for 10 years or more can have the debts dismissed? Mine are a consolidation of federal loans and I haven't missed a payment in the past 10 years. Helen, Portland, OR
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May 15, 2012
A ‘natural rate’ of homeownership
At 65.4 percent, we may be closing in on a "natural rate" of homeownership for the economy and society.
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May 14, 2012
Dealing with the student loan debt burden
I am extremely in debt with my student loans. At Age 25, I am wondering about the best way to resolve this debt. I currently have a part-time job and make less than $600 a month. How do I go about refinancing with such little tangible income? Jennifer, New York, NY
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