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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

  • Sep 20, 2011

    A Roth and a fee

    Question: I am a full time student and have a small Roth IRA. I had no plans to withdraw any money before retirement until I received a…

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  • Question: I was recently pre-approved for a mortgage loan, but was outbid on the home. I then applied to three companies to get comparative quotes…

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  • Mass layoffs like those at Bank of America are traumatic. Some 25 million Americans are unemployed or involuntarily underemployed, struggling to…

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  • Sep 17, 2011

    Retirement Heist

    You wouldn't think defined contribution pension plans, 401(k)s, health care plans, and executive deferred compensation plans would make for a great…

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  • Question: Hello — My wife and I together have ~$330,000 in student loans from professional school. I have $2,000.00 every month to save / invest /…

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  • Question: I am currently in my 3rd job out of college and have 401K accounts with my two previous employers. I am wondering if I should roll the…

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  • Question: On Marketplace Money, you often say it's a good idea to have a Roth IRA. What do you think of the idea of a Roth conversion, rolling a…

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  • Question: Chris, I'm over 50 and as a federal employee I have the ability to contribute $5000 more each year (to "catch up" on my retirement…

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  • Question: My wife and I moved to Canada after I was laid off in 2009. We have been very fortunate in finding work, community and opportunity in our…

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  • Question: I have a credit card with an outstanding balance of $1,646. I try to make monthly payments around $100, but I often forget and do it a…

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