Chris Farrell
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Saint Paul, MN, United States
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How many American workers are benefiting from employer retirement programs?
A new study sheds light on how just under half of American workers aren't covered by employer health coverage. → Read More
‘What Do We Do With All That Talent?’: Older Workers and the New Economy
Here's what to know. → Read More
Trying to Fill Open Jobs at Your Company? One of the 15 Million Retirees Between 55 and 70 Might Be Able to Help.
Here's what to know. → Read More
What’s on the ballot: Rent control
Rent stabilization is on the ballot in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with supporters and opponents of St. Paul’s proposed new ordinance — should residential rent increases be capped at 3 percent annually? If St. Paul becomes the first city in the country to stabilize rents this way, will other places follow suit? → Read More
An argument for bringing back a contractual “lottery” for retirement savings
Marketplace's Chris Farrell explains why a "tontine" could be used positively in retirement plans. → Read More
What The New Outlook For Social Security Means For You
A new report examines solvency issues for Social Security and Medicare → Read More
While many are looking for work, some older workers are jumping at the chance for a new start
Plenty of people over 50 are part of 'The Big Quit,' and heading for better jobs, starting their own ventures or simply retiring. → Read More
Study underlines the economic importance of early childhood education
Marketplace’s Chris Farrell says research based on the Perry Preschool Project shows broad, long-term benefits of early investment. → Read More
COVID unemployment causes funding issue for Medicare
Medicare’s hospital insurance trust fund is projected to become insolvent sooner than expected — within three to five years. → Read More
Oregon retirement savings program offers national roadmap
Economists found the automatic IRA program OregonSaves meaningfully increased retirement savings. → Read More
Despite more savings, American households still have a lot of debt
Who's taking on debt for what reasons, and why paying it down is good for your financial and mental health. → Read More
Is the GameStop saga a sign of a stock market bubble?
One thing that bubbles have in common? The unpredictable consequences of economy-wide innovations. → Read More
Pre-filled tax forms would save time and money during filing
"Return free filing" is something 36 countries already do. → Read More
How older workers can prepare for job loss
There are no easy answers when it comes to the job market, especially during a pandemic. → Read More
Why isolating the older population won’t work, and would do more harm than good
Targeting Americans who are 65+ will harm the economy, betray society’s values and won’t contain the virus → Read More
How The Pandemic Is Making The Retirement Crisis Worse — And What To Do About It
With an unemployment rate between 15% and 20%, bank accounts draining, and the Dow down 23% in the first quarter, things are dreadful for millions of people. → Read More
3 trends behind the growth of house calls and medical care at the mall
Doctors are making house calls, and coming to where you shop. What’s behind this new shift? → Read More
More colleges are offering programs for ‘encore’ careers
They’re offering ways to help experienced workers plot their next move. → Read More
How to make new habits stick in 2020
At their core, New Year’s resolutions are about building better habits, and author Gretchen Rubin has mastered the art of making them stick. She shared her tips Thursday. → Read More
It’s going to be easier to make early 401(k) withdrawals, but should you do it?
New rules about “economic hardship” withdrawals go into effect in January. Experts urge caution. → Read More