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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

  • Question: Having $138,000 in student loans at 9% I would pay just about $160,000 in interest if I go 20 years to get forgiveness for the loan. Is…

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  • Question: I am in my late 20s and have no debt. I have been working two jobs for a few years, one of which includes my housing. This has allowed me…

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  • Question: Heard Chris Farrell recommend a national credit counseling organization. Please remind me of the name of the organization? Jeff,…

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  • Question: I'm 38, my wife is 33. Our only debt currently is a $350/month car payment and $120/month student loan payment. We currently rent but are…

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  • A couple of weeks ago I was at a credit union and a manager mentioned that customers care deeply about their credit scores. It wasn't the case even…

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  • Question: My son has been accepted to a good out of state private college after completing his 2 year degree at a local community college. However,…

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  • Nov 4, 2011

    Go ahead, switch

    Question: Someone on our show once said that closing your account would lower your credit rating. With the Occupy movement asking people to move…

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  • Marketplace's Chris Farrell shares what he learned about personal finance at his latest college reunion.

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  • Question: With the roller coaster-volatility of the stock market, would it be wise to tell my investment management firm to sell all mutual fund…

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  • Question: We sold our home a year ago and have chosen not to reinvest into the market due to the volatility. We did make a profit on this sale….

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