| Tightwads love spendthrifts
Spenders and savers frequently marry each other. That's the news from a recent academic study. Chris Farrell... |
| Should I buy a house NOW?
Housing prices are low and there are government incentives to buy. Yet, Chris Farrell warns that home... |
| Student Loan Help
Chris Farrell looks at new student loan programs that could lighten the load of college costs. |
| Questions and Answers Part II
Chris Farrell returns to the Mall of America to offer advice about riding out turbulent times. |
| Shopping for answers
Farrell takes questions about the shaky economy from shoppers at the Mall of America. |
| Taking the Hot Dog Stand
Chris Farrell says the recession will force many of us to rethink our approach to savings, investment and... |
| To save or to spend, that is the question
To come up with an answer Chris Farrell contemplates the Paradox of Thrift. |
| Frugality is Back in Style
From clipping coupons to using the library, old-fashioned frugality is fashionable these days. Chris Farrell... |
| Rockefeller, Ford, Gates and... you? It's possible.
Chris Farrell shows how to comandeer your own capital for philanthropy. |
| 'Tis the Season
Chris Farrell says there are many benefits to being charitable, and some of them can be yours. |
| All That Glitters...
Chris Farrell says that even though gold may be tempting and traditional, there are better safe harbors for... |
| The federal backstop
The more turbulent the market, the more careful you should be with your money. But you don't have to stash... |
| Don't Burn the Mortgage
Wondering whether to use discretionary funds to pay down your mortgage? Chris Farrell has a few words of... |
| Safe at the Bank
Chris Farrell explains where the buck stops when it comes to the FDIC. |
| Beach Reading for Geeks
Chris Farrell recommends a few books for people who want a breezy read on personal finance. |
| Low Interest in Savings?
Remember when savings accounts paid interest you could count on? Chris Farrell drives to the bank with some... |
| What do you call it?
How is a recession like a piece of fruit? |
| Job Insecurity
Chris Farrell suggests ways to maximize your job security during insecure times. |
| Retirement Planning
Chris has suggestions for planning a secure retirement even when the economy is volatile. |
| The ABCs of 529s
Your children won't be small forever. Chris Farrell has the ABCs of 529s, a great way to save for college. |
| Ethical Investing
Socially conscious investing sounds easy, but as Chris Farrell finds out, choosing funds that promote your... |
| How Much House Can You Afford?
How much to spend on your first house is always a tough question, but recent turmoil in the housing market... |
| College Financial Planning
Chris Farrell takes a look at how to manage and pay off your student loans. |
| How to Prepare Your Child for College Spending
Got a child heading off to college this fall? Do they know how to control their spending? Tess Vigeland gets... |
| How to ask for a Raise
You've been doing great things at work and you deserve higher pay. But how do you make that point to your... |
| Freeing Yourself of Credit Card Debt
Chris Farrell shares some creative tips on how to get out and stay out of debt from overusing the plastic.... |
| How To Buy A New Car
Tess Vigeland takes you behind the scenes at a car lot to get you what you need to know before you buy a new... |
| Tax time tips
Chris Farrell wants you to get over the April blues. He recommends some easy steps to prepare for the tax... |
| Choosing a financial planner
Chris Farrell talks with Percy Bolton about what qualities to look for in your financial advisor. |
| New Year's resolutions
Chris Farrell recommends some financial must-do's that make for good New Year's resolutions. |
| End-of-year tax recommendations
Kai Ryssdal talks to tax expert Edward Grigorian about putting your accounts in order before the New Year... |
| Episode 2: Changes in the housing market
Are real estate prices FINALLY coming down? To find out Kai Ryssdal talks with real estate expert Delores... |
| Episode 1: Top Books on Personal Finance
Chris Farrell gives you his picks for the best books on investing and managing your money. Each as its own... |
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