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Chris Farrell

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E-mail: cfarrell@mpr.org

Chris Farrell is economics editor for American Public Media's weekly "Marketplace Money" show on public radio. He lives in St. Paul. Send questions to cfarrell@mpr.org and put "Your Money" in the subject line.

Recent content from Chris Farrell

• There's a 'do-over' for deciding when to take Social Security
  Should you take Social Security when you turn 62 or wait until you turn full retirement age?
  Jun 29, 2008
• Your Money: Dreaming of financial strategies for early retirement
  Q I'm 30 and have about $80,000 in my 401(k). If I hope to retire early, should I start putting something away in a different product? My concern is that I won't have access to those funds until retirement age, and I'd like access earlier. -- BRIAN
  Jun 22, 2008
• Starting small, you'll need to learn some things on your own
  
  Jun 15, 2008
• When you're ready to move your money, lump-sum is best
  To avoid locking in big losses, decide on your asset allocation, watch the market and be opportunistic.
  Jun 8, 2008
• Mom's investment seems inappropriate
  Q My 84-year-old mother just bought something called the ICON 12 fund. She's not exactly sure what it is but was told that she will be getting 9.7 percent interest, and that her money will be tied up for 10 years.
  Jun 1, 2008
• Need help planning? Here it is
  Bone up on retirement planning with these quality reads.
  May 18, 2008
• Trading down in homes after retirement often makes sense
  
  May 11, 2008
• You can't go wrong with a 529 - so long as you avoid high fees
  It's the college savings plan of choice, but that doesn't mean all are the same.
  May 3, 2008
• John Farrell: An energy incentive is drifting in the wind
  Federal tax law discourages individual investment and local ownership of turbines.
  May 1, 2008
• Social Security benefits can be restarted at higher amounts
  
  Apr 27, 2008

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