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)
The DJIA Crossed 554,428. Say What?
Apr 22, 2008
Warren Buffett's annual report is always a wonderful read, full of insight and investment wisdom. A number of people have talked to me about this...
The Decline in Consumer Spending
Apr 22, 2008
The decline in consumer spending will drag on the economy for a considerable period of time, even when the economy emerges from recession. It's...
Green Cards and Social Security
Apr 21, 2008
Question: I have 2 questions: 1: Is it true only US Citizens can collect SS when they retire; Green card holders do not qualify?...
Remodel Home?
Apr 19, 2008
Question: We are currently faced with a dilemma. My wife and I bought a home years back with the eventual assumption that we would outgrow it and...
Getting Personal
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Apr 18, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about college savings, starting a retirement plan for a parent, paying for retirement and whether or not to to file taxes.
Marketplace
Straight Story: IRAs for all
Apr 18, 2008
Half of workers have no way to save for retirement. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on a California proposal to give every worker a retirement savings plan.
I-Bonds
Apr 18, 2008
Zvi Bodie,finance professor at Boston University, pointed out today that that with I-bonds the fixed 30-year rate of interest is still 1.2% per...
Let's End Tax Subsidies for Housing?
Apr 17, 2008
Homeownership has been long a vibrant part of achieving the American Dream. But these days owning a home is more like starring in a horror flick,...
Switching Life Insurance Plans?
Apr 17, 2008
Question: I am a single, 40 year old woman, no dependents. I got a New England Life Insurance policy about 13 years ago - not for a payout if I die...
Many miss benefits of free trade
Apr 17, 2008
President Bush wants to fast-track a free trade agreement with Colombia, but Democrats on Capitol Hill are objecting. Marketplace's economics correspondent Chris Farrell weighs in on the debate.