Chris Farrell is a columnist and senior economics contributor at Marketplace. He specializes in finance and personal finance, covering a wide range of topics including markets, the economy, and social security. Chris has been featured in notable publications such as MarketWatch, Fortune, and The Washington Times.
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Chris Farrell's coverage is centered around personal finance, retirement, aging, and financial planning. He frequently cites data in his articles. To engage with Chris effectively, consider providing fact-based insights or expert commentary on topics related to retirement planning, aging population trends, and the impact of financial decisions on individuals' lives.
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By: Chris Farrell, Sabri Ben-Achour, Erika Soderstrom
Ever been to, or watched, soccer games in England, Italy, Brazil or other capitals of the world's most popular sport ? If you have, you know that fans of the “beautiful game” are passionate about their teams.
By: Sabri Ben-Achour, Erika Soderstrom, Chris Farrell
How often have you heard business leaders, management consultants and think tank gurus say something along the lines of “We're living in an age of unprecedented technological change and labor market upheaval?”
The dawn of the New Year is an irresistible time for retrospection and prognostication. I enjoy the various “best” lists of books, movies, music and the like, mostly to see what I might have missed during the year. Financial firms have released their best guesstimates for the economy and markets in the coming year. These forecasts are useful at highlighting trends, although the track record on prediction is poor.
Sustainability is becoming more popular than ever. One survey found that 77% of people want to live greener lives. One of the ways that you can do your part is by having an eco-friendly garden.
By: Chris Farrell
Money influencers advise HFSP, or “have fun staying poor,” but going after trendy investments could mean trouble.
Demand for green businesses is rising. Investors are spending $330 billion on eco-friendly businesses, which is a great opportunity for sustainable entrepreneurs. However, green business owners may…
A good credit score can help you qualify for loans and find housing.
By: Sabri Ben-Achour, Alex Schroeder, Chris Farrell
The “ sandwich generation ” refers to that population of adults caring for both younger children and older parents at the same time.
By: Chris Farrell
The homeowners insurance market totals some $15 trillion, with prices up 74% since the Great Recession after adjusting for inflation, per a Harvard study.
Coming up on Tuesday at 9 a.m., MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with some of the voices behind Minnesota Public Radio’s alternative music station, The Current, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.
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