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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: I have a question about what term to refinance for given that I have a child that will enter college in about 15 years. If I refinance…

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  • Millions of Americans are struggling to save more. The worst job market since the 1930s has convinced us that we need to shore up our personal…

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  • Oct 28, 2011

    Target date funds

    Question: I always hear you guys say to diversify your retirement funds. It makes sense and I'm on board with that. However does putting all your…

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  • I've noticed an increase in pitches from folks promoting the financial benefits of self-directed IRAs. It's an IRA held by a trustee or custodian…

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  • Oct 27, 2011

    Time to refinance

    Question: I am currently looking to refinance my home to get a lower interest rate. The problem is I will likely be relocating for work soon. I'd…

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  • President Obama's aid to student borrowers is okay. It will allow graduates to consolidate and reduce the interest rates on their student loans. It…

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  • Question: I've had mutual funds for over 20 years that basically are about 10% higher now than my original investment so long ago. This is typical…

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  • Oct 25, 2011

    What now?

    Question: I own shares in a family business and my shares are being purchased. I will be paid approximately $150,000 over the next ten years in…

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  • Question: Hello, I was just listening to your program here in sunny San Diego, Saturday around noon (Oct 22). You were interviewing a recent…

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  • Mark Kantrowitz is the go-to person when it comes to anything involving financial aid for college and graduate school. He's the publisher of the…

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