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 (2,395)
Budget
Jul 23, 2008
Question: I am looking for a good program or book to helps us with prepare and follow a budget. Thanks. Daryl. Austin, MN....
Something To Really Worry About
Jul 22, 2008
The economy is weak. We're probably in a recession. And it's hard to see the economy bouncing back anytime soon. I also expect it will take longer...
Roth-IRAs
Jul 22, 2008
Question: I'm not quite sure I understand Roth IRAs. I know there's a limit to what you can contribute each year, but is there a limit on how many...
Credit Score?
Jul 21, 2008
Question: My husband and I are planning for our next car purchase -- a late model used car. We are able to pay cash for the car, but are wondering...
Citigroup Earnings Are Worrisome
Jul 20, 2008
The stock market staged a stong sigh-of-relief rally on friday on news that Citigroup's $2.5 billion dollar loss was better-than-expected....
Straight Story: Fannie, Freddie and feds
Jul 18, 2008
Economics editor says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are on the road to nationalization, and their stockholders are going to pay the price.
Getting Personal
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jul 18, 2008
Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell take on all sorts of questions from listeners concerned about how their financial holdings might be affected by the nation's volatile banking situation.
Marketplace
The Airlines
Jul 18, 2008
There's probably little that I and Kimberley Strassel, editorial writer for the Wall Street Journal, agree on when it comes to the economy and...
Are Credit Unions Insured?
Jul 18, 2008
Question: With uncertainties concerning the financial soundness of some banks there has been reassuring mention in news stories of FDIC protections...