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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Mar 16, 2012
Thoughts on becoming a CFP
I am a mother of five, wife to one and hold a job as a sales and marketing executive. At this time, I see it necessary to switch to a position that allows me to work more from home, without too much travel, and to build a business that I can grow into my golden years. I have started taking classes to become a Certified Financial Planner. I really want to do this, but I'm concerned my vision for being a CFP might not be viable. I would like to be fee-only and help middle-income people make sound decisions for their financial future. I have spoken with another CFP, and he has told me the focus for the industry is on high-net-worth people, which is not a path that I wish to pursue. Any advice or thoughts is most appreciated. Sarah, Rock Hall, MD
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Mar 14, 2012
Thinking about an encore career
Currently, I am thinking about going back to school for a graduate degree to change my career entirely. It would be hard to do this while working full-time. I think that if I stick out this job for another 15 years, I should be OK to retire. (It's just me — no husband or kids — and I owe about $80,000 on my house.) I would LOVE to quit and go back to school (maybe with a loan?) for an "encore" career. It's amazing how much more expensive school is now. It's crazy. I know that I will be able to find a position once I have the degree. It may not be earning as much as I do now, but that's OK. Is this even something I should entertain? Jackie, Columbus, GA
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Mar 14, 2012
Will older boomers find jobs?
The question is, will the jobs be there for aging boomers? Odds are, older employees will find work and entrepreneurship will flourish.
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Mar 14, 2012
Long-term care insurance prices are up
This is a Marketplace.org Reader
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Mar 13, 2012
A bleak snapshot of America’s retirement future
Americans share little confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement. The 22nd Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute is stagnant at historically low levels.
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Mar 13, 2012
Am I nuts — or not?
I'm seriously thinking of purchasing a small (six-unit) apartment building in a college town. I've never been a landlord and I'm already a single father of two with a full-time job. Am I NUTS? Clay, College Park, MD
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Mar 13, 2012
The futility of trying to time the market
Investors can't consistently beat the market. Neither can senior management.
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Mar 12, 2012
A cautionary tale on money market mutual funds
You can't trust the money market mutual fund pledge not to break a buck — at least not with your safe money, the money you depend on to be there in tough times like 2008.
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Mar 12, 2012
Dealing with credit card debts
Where can I find reputable resources to help restructure credit card debt? Tom, Charlotte, NC
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Mar 9, 2012
Survivorship insurance
In what circumstances does it make sense for a couple to buy "second to die" life insurance? Ann, Waukesha, WI
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