Chris Farrell
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Your MoneyChris Farrell is economics editor for American Public Media's weekly "Marketplace Money" show and author of "The New Frugality." He answers reader questions on most Sundays. Send questions to cfarrell@mpr.org and put "Your Money" in the subject line.
Latest from Chris Farrell
Business
Don’t flirt with risk when ‘boring’ index funds could be a safe bet
Take a page out of statistician and professional poker player Nate Silver’s latest book, in which he discusses the power struggle between the “River” and “Village” communities of investment thought.
September 7, 2024
Business
Time-tested solutions for eliminating your credit card debt
There are increasing signs more people are feeling financially strained by credit card debt.
August 31, 2024
Business
Minnesota’s auto-IRA can help workers save for retirement even without employer plans
The Secure Choice Retirement Program should become effective next year and would mean employers without a retirement savings plan must auto-enroll employees in a retirement savings plan.
August 24, 2024
Business
Plan for potential long-term care in your senior years in terms of family and finances
Medicare doesn’t pay for most long-term care charges.
August 17, 2024
Business
How working from home can help save you money
One economist argues those who telecommute at least half the time save $6,000 a year.
August 10, 2024
Business
In an election year, keep your finance game plan simple
Recent polls show a tight race for the White House between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and the outcome of the election will have major implications for economic policy.
August 3, 2024
Business
Don’t forget the fiduciary standard when picking a financial advisor
The fiduciary standard binds many financial advisors and is in the nature of their professional certification and business practice.
July 20, 2024
Business
Don’t be one of many Americans without ‘rainy day fund’ for emergencies
A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis survey showed as of October 2023, just more than half of U.S. adults had enough savings to cover three months of expenses if they lost their primary source of income, down slightly from a year before and substantially below the pandemic high.
July 13, 2024
Business
How working from home can help save you money
One economist argues those who telecommute at least half the time save $6,000 a year.
August 10, 2024
Business
In an election year, keep your finance game plan simple
Recent polls show a tight race for the White House between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and the outcome of the election will have major implications for economic policy.
August 3, 2024
Business
Don’t forget the fiduciary standard when picking a financial advisor
The fiduciary standard binds many financial advisors and is in the nature of their professional certification and business practice.
July 20, 2024
Business
Don’t be one of many Americans without ‘rainy day fund’ for emergencies
A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis survey showed as of October 2023, just more than half of U.S. adults had enough savings to cover three months of expenses if they lost their primary source of income, down slightly from a year before and substantially below the pandemic high.
July 13, 2024