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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Nov 18, 2011
Thinking about loan payments
I have a student loan that is on an extended payment plan with a variable rate that is tied to prime. Currently, the rate is 2.11%. I have money available that I could put toward the loan, but at this interest rate, it seems advisable to invest the money. However, at some point down the road when the rates go back up, I may wish that I had paid off the loan early. Do you have any advice as to the best approach for paying off such a variable rate loan? Wendell, Rochester, NY
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Nov 17, 2011
Poverty numbers among elderly rise
Higher health care costs could be what's pushing more of the elderly into poverty.
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Nov 17, 2011
Be wary of high yields abroad
I have some money that I would like to place in a certificate of deposit to improve my return. Most of the U.S. banks I've looked at are offering 1.00% or less. However, some international banks — most notably, Indian banks — are offering around 9.00%. Is there a reason not to invest my money in an overseas institution when the payback looks so much better? Mark, Portland, OR
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Nov 15, 2011
A mortgage conundrum
A question about mortgage refinancing.
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Nov 14, 2011
Pay off mortgage — or wait?
A question about when to pay off your mortgage.
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Nov 14, 2011
The relentless pressure to save
There's a good reason why you may feel the pressure to build a larger emergency fund.
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Nov 12, 2011
Managing an IRA
Question: Where can I find information about managing my own retirement IRA: I believe I can do no worse than the "expert" who manages mine and…
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Nov 11, 2011
Budgeting for Uncertain Events
Here's a list of reasons why we save. A lot of things can go wrong. Age to die Need for extraordinary health care Close relative needs money Lo…
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Nov 11, 2011
The value in stocks
Question: I have a question that's more philosophical than practical, but it's something I've never received a satisfactory answer to. Assuming…
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Nov 10, 2011
What’s my number?
How much should I save for retirement? Wouldn't you like to know? Most of us wonder if we've really set aside enough for life's later stages,…
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