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
by
Chris Farrell
and Tess Vigeland
Feb 29, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about investing during a recession, foreign CDs, tax software and establishing an independent credit history.
Marketplace
Straight Story: TIPS
Feb 29, 2008
One of economics editor Chris Farrell's favorite investments just got a bad rap in the Wall Street Journal. Chris sets the story straight on TIPS and where they belong in your portfolio.
Mortgages and Bankruptcy
Feb 29, 2008
For years the banking system has argued for deregulation. The message from the banking industry to government was "leave us alone" and "let the...
The Hike in Mortgage Loan Limits
Feb 29, 2008
Question: I understand that the stimulus package includes a provision to raise the cap on conforming loans (i.e. when loans become jumbo). When...
Saving for Retirement
Feb 28, 2008
Question: I'm a 30 year old who works at a public university. I think I'm eligible to deposit $15,500 at my 403b and another $15,500 at 457b. I...
Stagflation, Again
Feb 27, 2008
My take on the latest economic numbers. I talked about this yesterday with Kerri Miller on mid-morning (you can listen to it here). I also wrote...
Co-signing and Insurance
Feb 27, 2008
Question: I'm divorced with 2 children who have college loans on which I cosigned. I want to make sure that if anything happens (god forbid) that I...
Another Credit Reporting Bureau
Feb 26, 2008
Question: While I was checking my credit reports, I came across the name of a fourth credit reporting agency, Innovis. I was told they are not...
Yes, File 2007 Taxes
Feb 25, 2008
Question: My 27-year-old daughter is developmentally disabled, lives at home and works for a sheltered workshop. Her last years' earnings were ...
Investing for Son
Feb 23, 2008
Question: I am thinking of investing my sons' money (from gifts over the years) in index funds. My sons are 12 and 14 years old. Is this a good...