Chris Farrell
Columnist
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
Warren Buffett’s retirement marks end of an investing advice era
Investing in Berkshire Hathaway starting in the mid-1960s would have netted you more than a billion dollars by now.
May 24, 2025
Department of Government Efficiency causing confusion about when to claim Social Security
Common advice is to delay as long as possible once you reach claiming age of 62 to 70.
May 10, 2025
Risk, return and time: Key variables in the money-managing equation
One of the most important realizations in personal finance, beyond what’s to gain and lose, is understanding that time is a critical and scarce resource.
May 3, 2025
Don’t shred tax materials yet — there’s still valuable financial insight to gain
While the filing deadline has passed, the information you gathered can help you make better money decisions than last year.
April 26, 2025
Trump tariffs whipped up a deluge of financial advice. Here’s how to interpret it.
From current CEO Vitaliy Katsenelson to financier J.P. Morgan and economist Paul Samuelson, the best money-management advice has always been staying true to who you are.
April 19, 2025
Chris Farrell: Living frugally in the long term helps weather short-term economic downturns
You can’t control President Donald Trump, the stock markets or the economy. But you can take practical steps to navigate the turmoil, including reviewing your household budget.
April 12, 2025
As tuition costs and student debt rise, many question if college is worth it
Data proves postsecondary education, whether that’s an associate or bachelor’s degree, does increase a student’s earning potential.
April 5, 2025
Unfounded attacks on Social Security Administration could impact retirees
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficency have targeted the most successful social policy program in modern U.S. history.
March 22, 2025
Trump tariffs whipped up a deluge of financial advice. Here’s how to interpret it.
From current CEO Vitaliy Katsenelson to financier J.P. Morgan and economist Paul Samuelson, the best money-management advice has always been staying true to who you are.
April 19, 2025
Chris Farrell: Living frugally in the long term helps weather short-term economic downturns
You can’t control President Donald Trump, the stock markets or the economy. But you can take practical steps to navigate the turmoil, including reviewing your household budget.
April 12, 2025
As tuition costs and student debt rise, many question if college is worth it
Data proves postsecondary education, whether that’s an associate or bachelor’s degree, does increase a student’s earning potential.
April 5, 2025
Unfounded attacks on Social Security Administration could impact retirees
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficency have targeted the most successful social policy program in modern U.S. history.
March 22, 2025