Chris Farrell

Expectations have been lowered. The savings rate is up. Mortgage rates are at record lows. The stock market still has room to run. The next decade may…

We should stop pretending that a dollar invested in a money market fund will always be worth a dollar. Let prices float as they do with other mutual f…

There are many simple ways to reduce spending without diminishing your quality of life.

There's no such thing as predictable risk in market trading. So embrace uncertainty, for better and for worse.

It's been ugly to watch. The animal spirits of entrepreneurs everywhere are getting doused. But long-term gains are still possible.

Apple's sky-high valuation and Facebook's IPO are more telling of "animal spirits" than another pending market collapse.

Many economists fear inflation will come roaring back soon. These strategies can shield your retirement income just in case.

It's not that the rules changed. It's more that strategies for long-term growth have always been riskier than we like to think.

Upgrade with universal-design features that will help you as you age. It's all about convenience now, and saving money and safety later.

Pulling up a lifetime of stakes and retiring where it's warm and sunny may be a tempting prospect. But think again.

Yes, creating wealth by investing in equities is important. But in old age, you can't 'eat a rate of return.' Managing downside risk matters just as m…

The financial pressure to retire later is strong. The job market is woeful for younger workers. But that doesn't mean baby-boomers are hogging the jo…

If investing in a degree is like starting a business, then let's fund it that way: with equity instead of debt.

Focus on your income prospects first. That will inform your investment strategy best.

They helped nurture sound money habits for the World War II generation, and they can help the next generation, if Uncle Sam would only listen.

What was once called thrift education is making a comeback as financial literacy. That’s good news in hard times.

Turns out the Great Recession is reaffirming traditional investing values.

All that’s needed are some nips and tucks to get the supplemental retirement program on a sounder financial path. The tougher problems are with Medica…

Don’t despair if you're behind on saving. We've got three ideas for reviving your New Year's vows.

Emerging economies around the world are rolling out the red carpet for U.S. emigrants.

As the U.S. population ages and globalization creates more competition for money-management services, information technology will get smarter, too. Bu…

With price declines and a bottom in sight, odds are improving that first-time home buyers will see positive returns over time.