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 (2,387)
Roth conversion
Jan 14, 2010
Question: I understand it will be possible to convert an IRA to a Roth IRA without penalty in 2010. Will it be possible to convert any part of the...
Employers should share the wealth
Jan 14, 2010
Bank executives are taking heat for giving big bonuses to their employees. Bill Radke talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell about the distribution of wealth to employees and why he likes the banks' pay strategy.
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...