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Please ignore the optimism machine
Experts say the worst of the economic crisis is over, and things are starting to pick up. But Economics Editor Chris Farrrell says don't be too quick to buy into the hype. (09/04/2009)
Time to buy into 'impulse savings'
We've all fallen victim to impulse shopping. But impulse saving? Commentator Chris Farrell says Americans need to start rolling the dice on putting money away. (08/21/2009)
Straight Story: Beware of home equity
A recent study shows many foreclosures don't come from people who bought at the top of the housing bubble, but come from homeowners who got into trouble with home equity loans. Economics editor Chris Farrell talks with Tess Vigeland. (08/07/2009)
Straight Story: Fall of the money market
Economics Editor Chris Farrell traces the rise and fall of the money market account, and explains why he's putting his extra cash into a good, old savings account. (07/31/2009)
Straight Story: Your net worth
Marketplace's Economics Editor Chris Farrell says we should stop obsessing about our credit scores and worry about another number: our net worth. (07/24/2009)
Straight Story: Balance work-life needs
Economics Editor Chris Farrell says former General Electric CEO Jack Welch's contention that women can't succeed in business without sacrificing family life is nonsense. He says more family-friendly policies are needed in business. (07/17/2009)
Straight Story: Saving
Marketplace Economics Editor Chris Farrell explains why it's harder for some people to save money than others. (07/10/2009)
Straight Story: Financial independence
Marketplace Money Economics Editor Chris Farrell give his views on what it means to have financial freedom. (07/03/2009)
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Changes to the U.S. health care system are on the horizon, but it's not the first time. Economics editor Chris Farrell talks about why this time it's different. (06/19/2009)
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Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell talk about whether or not the new savings trend will continue and how this recession is different from those in the past. (06/05/2009)
