SHORT BIO
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 Stories (2,385)
Long term care insurance
Jan 13, 2010
Question: I am a 32 year old married female. I am an only child and do not plan on having children. I am interested in purchasing LTD insurance (in...
Which debts to pay off first
Jan 12, 2010
Question: I am hoping you can help me with a question my husband and I have. We currently have an extra $1200.00 that we would like to pay towards...
Roth conversion
Jan 11, 2010
Question: I heard your segment about converting to a Roth IRA recently and was wondering if it was possible to convert a Beneficiary IRA to a Roth...
Banks vs. credit unions
Jan 8, 2010
Question: I was looking into opening a new checking and savings account. I noticed that Credit Unions offer better Interest Rates and Lower fees...
Real estate help
Jan 7, 2010
Question: I have been an avid listener of Marketplace and Marketplace money for nearly a decade, though have fallen somewhat behind in the past...
Remodel before selling
Jan 6, 2010
Question: My wife and I would like to move to a larger house in a more kid-friendly neighborhood. Also, we just inherited some money after my...
Online broker and safety
Jan 4, 2010
Question: You give great advice, Chris. Is it safe to open a Roth IRA with a well-known online broker? I need to put my money to work following a...
Monthly pension benefits into IRA?
Dec 31, 2009
Question: Can monthly pension benefits be deposited directly into an IRA and be treated as a rollover thus deferring taxes? Question: Can monthly...
Saving for college
Dec 30, 2009
Question: Hi - My wife and I plan to start saving for our daughter's college education. Since it would provide tax-free growth of after-tax dollars...
Uncertain freelance income
Dec 28, 2009
Question: I freelance as a stage manager for theatre and my year usually pans out where I have work for two months, then am unemployed for two...