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
Real Estate
L.A. wildfires another reminder: U.S. needs more affordable homeowners insurance system
The homeowners insurance market totals some $15 trillion, with prices up 74% since the Great Recession after adjusting for inflation, per a Harvard study.
January 18, 2025
Business
Improve your credit score post holiday splurge with these tips
A good credit score can help you qualify for loans and find housing.
January 11, 2025
Business
Time is a scarce resource, so choose a resolution worth the effort
The dawn of the New Year is an irresistible time for retrospection and prognostication.
December 28, 2024
Business
Continuing to invest in your human capital will boost your finances later in life
More people in the second halves of their lives are embracing late-life jobs and careers, which can bring both income and meaning.
December 21, 2024
Business
What aging parents can do now to help their adult children care for them later
About one-quarter of U.S. adults belong the sandwich generation, according to Pew Research Center. This group has to juggle caring for children and older parents all while still working.
December 14, 2024
Business
Conversations with family, friends are critical to estate planning
Your will, estate plan and end-of-life wishes will communicate to your loved ones what to do with your assets after your death.
December 7, 2024
Business
Employ ‘creative thoughtfulness’ to avoid overspending this holiday season
Two out of every three surveyed in Thrivent’s 2024 Holiday Spending Survey expressed concerns about how they’ll manage their holiday expenses this year.
November 30, 2024
Economy
Assess your financial risk before new policies affect the economy
The Trump administration comes into power with many policy goals, including economic initiatives like enacting significant tax cuts; imposing broad-based and significant tariffs; sweeping raids, mass deportations and tighter immigration controls; and slashing federal government regulations.
November 23, 2024
Business
What aging parents can do now to help their adult children care for them later
About one-quarter of U.S. adults belong the sandwich generation, according to Pew Research Center. This group has to juggle caring for children and older parents all while still working.
December 14, 2024
Business
Conversations with family, friends are critical to estate planning
Your will, estate plan and end-of-life wishes will communicate to your loved ones what to do with your assets after your death.
December 7, 2024
Business
Employ ‘creative thoughtfulness’ to avoid overspending this holiday season
Two out of every three surveyed in Thrivent’s 2024 Holiday Spending Survey expressed concerns about how they’ll manage their holiday expenses this year.
November 30, 2024
Economy
Assess your financial risk before new policies affect the economy
The Trump administration comes into power with many policy goals, including economic initiatives like enacting significant tax cuts; imposing broad-based and significant tariffs; sweeping raids, mass deportations and tighter immigration controls; and slashing federal government regulations.
November 23, 2024