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Chris Farrell

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Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor for American Public Media's Marketplace. An award-winning journalist, he is author
 of the books Purpose and a Paycheck:  Finding Meaning, Money and Happiness in the Second Half of Life and Unretirement: How Baby Boomers Are Changing the Way We Think About Work, Community, and The Good Life.

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What a Higher Minimum Wage Would Mean for Older Workers

Teens are far from the only ones who earn the minimum wage in America
May 4, 2021
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How Estate Tax Changes Could Affect You and Your Family

The two ways Congress and the Biden administration could shake up inheritances
April 9, 2021
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Getting Hired Without a Resume or a Job Interview

"Open hiring" is now possible at some employers and can be helpful for certain 50+ applicants
March 26, 2021
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How the American Rescue Plan Act Will Help More Than a Million Retirees and Workers

Why a little-covered part of the law will provide many with their promised pensions
March 12, 2021
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Medicare Could Be Insolvent in 2024: How to Prevent It

Ways to keep Medicare on solid footing and address its flaws
March 1, 2021
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The Pandemic Shines the Spotlight on Ageism

The surprising and hopeful ways older adults are now being seen
February 15, 2021
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Disaster Planning for Your Parents

How to ensure they'll be in good hands if they need assistance
February 1, 2021
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The Worrisome Debt Trends of Older Americans

Why borrowing is up and what may help lessen this financial risk
January 14, 2021
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Understanding the Social Security Rules for Widows and Widowers

They're complicated, and President-elect Biden wants to reform them
December 31, 2020
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How Biden Could Help Older Workers

These ideas could assist them in finding work and to keep working if they want
December 14, 2020
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You Can Now Invest in Longevity Trends. Should You?

A look at the recent boom in funds investing in aging
November 30, 2020
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What the 2020 Election Results Mean for Older Americans

Insights from a panel of experts, plus a few caveats
November 16, 2020
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