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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

  • Feb 2, 2008

    Getting Personal

    Getting Personal
    Marketplace

    In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about investing a windfall, adding TIPS to your portfolio, opening a Roth alongside a SEP and estimating your taxes.

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  • Economics editor Chris Farrell pulls out his crystal ball and sees a return to frugality. Chris sets the story straight on the end of the "borrow and spend" economy.

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  • Feb 1, 2008

    Treasury Direct

    Question: I am rather new investor, and am interested in buying the T-Bills from Treasury Direct website. I am particularly interested in the short…

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  • Here's my reaction to the government's GDP report and the Fed rate cut……

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  • Jan 31, 2008

    College Choice

    Question: My son, a high school senior, was accepted to one of Minnesota's private colleges. We have been fortunate in that we invested over the…

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  • Question: My husband and I are currently on National Research Council fellowships, working at a government lab. The nature of the fellowship is…

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  • Jan 29, 2008

    Refinance?

    Question: I purchased my house three years ago with a 5-year ARM and a second mortgage to cover the down payment. My credit was (and is) good, and…

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  • Jan 28, 2008

    Too Much Debt

    Question: I'm ashamed to say that I am one of those Americans who have used credit cards to make ends meet. Mostly they've been used for moving…

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  • Jan 26, 2008

    IRS Email

    Question: This e-mail appeared in my in-box and I want to verify whether or not it's legitimate. The language seems off and I don't know any reason…

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  • Recession, downturn, banana … whatever you call it, something's going on. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the current economic situation.

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