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)
A Big Downpayment?
Apr 8, 2008
Question: I am searching for a new home (main residence) and was wondering whether I should use a huge downpayment and dent my assets or take a...
Stock Market Risk
Apr 7, 2008
Question: I listen to your podcast every week and enjoy your show, but one thing continues to confuse me. Often someone states that investing in...
A Looney Housing Rescue Bill
Apr 7, 2008
If I've read the articles right, the $29 billion housing rescue deal agreed to by the leaders of the Senate is a waste of taxpayer dollars....
The Age of Scarcity? Not
Apr 7, 2008
Some thoughts on the age of scarcity.... my latest musings.......
Getting Personal
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Apr 4, 2008
In this special housing edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about saving for a home, renting to own and reverse mortgages.
Marketplace
The housing crisis in context
Apr 4, 2008
The current housing crisis is talked about by a lot of people, but how bad is it really? Tess asks Marketplace's Chris Farrell to help us understand the scope of the problem.
Savings for Child
Apr 4, 2008
Question: my wife and I just had our first child. We are wondering what sort of investment/saving plan would be the best to start for him. We are...
From CDs to Mortgage?
Apr 3, 2008
Question: I have a $240,000 fixed rate mortgage at 5.75%. My monthly PITI payment is a little under $1,900/month. And I get by OK on my retirement...
Saving Too Much
Apr 2, 2008
Question: I would like your opinion on the retirement goals set by my investment firm. I'm 54 years old and have no debt at all. My house, car, etc...