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.
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Getting Personal
Oct 10, 2008
Economics editor Chris Farrell and host Scott Jagow take questions on wrap accounts, high-yield savings, diversification, depression-proofing investments and 529 plans.
Nebraska calling
Oct 10, 2008
Last night I did a statewide public tv and public radio question and answer hour on personal finances in light of the global financial crisis. It...
Buy gold for IRA?
Oct 10, 2008
Question: Hi Chris, I am seeking advice as to what I should do with my IRA fund. I have a portfolio of various mutual funds that used to be worth $...
Time to buy a condo?
Oct 10, 2008
Question: Thanks for being a voice of reason, especially these past few weeks....
A money market mutual fund clarification
Oct 10, 2008
A clarification: There has been some confusion about an answer I gave last week about money market mutual funds. The Treasury stabilization fund...
Rebalance portfolio?
Oct 8, 2008
Question: I've generally tried to rebalance my portfolio at the end of each quarter. However, with the stock market volatile and descending, I'm...
Risk capital is down
Oct 8, 2008
This is worrisome. Angel investors--wealthy entrepreneurs that invest in other entrepreneurs--are getting wary. Angel investors are critical to...
Presidential futures market after debate
Oct 8, 2008
The political futures market votes on last night's debate. In the Iowa market, Obama is now given a 77% chance of winning by bettors, up from 75%...
A turning point?
Oct 8, 2008
The news is gloomy, but I wonder if it adds up to a turning point in containing the global credit crunch. But this is only in the sense of...
IRA vs, student loans
Oct 8, 2008
Question: I currently have approx. $60,000 saved for retirement, combined between a Roth IRA (Vanguard and Raymond James) and a SIMPLE IRA ...