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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How to get more than $250,000 covered by federal deposit insurance
Mar 22, 2023
From creating joint accounts to patronizing multiple banks, there are ways to maximize FDIC coverage, says economics contributor Chris Farrell.
Could companies be persuaded to bring back pensions?
Mar 9, 2023
Why defined pension plans could make a comeback in a tight labor market.
Is remote work here to stay?
Feb 13, 2023
Remote work doesn’t just help employees, it can benefit companies too.
What's behind the larger Social Security checks?
Jan 23, 2023
This month Social Security checks went up by an 8.7% cost of living increase. But what happens to social security in the future?
Measuring immigrants' impact on innovation
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Ariana Rosas
Jan 9, 2023
Chris Farrell says that immigrants can benefit the US economy in hard-to-quantify ways, such as innovation.
What the pandemic taught companies about mental health support
Jan 4, 2023
"You can't have a healthy economy without a healthy population," says Marketplace's senior economics contributor.
Congress moves to boost rainy day funds for workers
by
Nova Safo
, Chris Farrell
and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 28, 2022
Included in the $1.7 trillion spending bill Congress recently passed are measures to help grow workers’ emergency savings.
What’s the difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage?
Dec 5, 2022
There’s been a push for original Medicare recipients to switch to Medicare Advantage, but the plans have seen controversy.
Why an aging population doesn't spell economic doom
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 23, 2022
Older people's economic contributions are growing, as well as support costs. Chris Farrell discusses how to strengthen the longevity economy.
We should care about the troubled "care economy"
Nov 2, 2022
Caregivers are often referred to as "the workforce behind the workforce." So why is there so little support for the providers?