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)
Straight Story: Financial independence
Jul 4, 2008
Chris Farrell delivers his commencement address to new graduates as he sets the story straight on setting out on your own and declaring financial independence.
Getting Personal
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jul 4, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about negotiating with collection agencies, comparing mutual fund fees, lazy investing and an offer too good to be true.
Marketplace
Terminal Illness and Retirement Savings
Jul 3, 2008
Question: This is in regards to a questioner on a recent program (last weekend, I think). She was terminally ill and wanted to know the...
A Bigger Mortgage?
Jul 1, 2008
Question: Hi Chris! (please withhold my name if you use - thanks!)... I am 36 years old and about to marry for the first time (my fiancé is also...
Students & Credit Cards
Jun 30, 2008
Comment: I am listening to your answer to the parents who have a son going to Prague for fall semester. I have two daughters who have just...
Getting Personal
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Jun 27, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about Employee Stock Purchase Plans, emergency money for students overseas and financial planning towards the end of life.
Marketplace
Straight Story: The supremes
Jun 27, 2008
All eyes are on Washington as the Supreme Court wraps up its term. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on some of the court's recent workplace-related rulings.
July 1, 2008 and Student Loans
Jun 27, 2008
Question: I'd like to first start off by saying I love show and could listen to it for 3 hours a day if it were on and I had the time. Honestly,...
O% interest
Jun 26, 2008
Question: Ok Chris Farrell (or associate) I have a question that may give you a monetary migraine. I have approximately $7,000 in credit card debt ...