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Chris Farrell
Recent Articles by Chris Farrell
January 29, 2012
Tax Reform Is Coming, with Many Deserving Targets
Mitt Romney's tax return offers an opportunity to debate the lower tax rate on capital gains. But plenty of other breaks should be examined, as well
December 29, 2011
Professional Women and a Secure Retirement
The first generation of highly paid professional women is about to enter retirement—and their path could serve as a model for others
November 24, 2011
Can the Jobs-and-Income Crisis End Well?
Some economists believe that today's grinding unemployment and slow growth are masking the transition to a vibrant digital economy
November 4, 2011
Jobs Returning Slowly—as Wages Lag
While the weak jobs market garners most of the public's attention, the steep slide in worker pay is just as alarming
October 14, 2011
Hope for American Manufacturing—and Maybe Jobs
Some factory work is returning to the U.S., thanks to a narrowing wage gap with low-cost countries and to the rising risks posed by long supply lines
August 4, 2011
Fragile Economy Keeps Older Workers From Retirement
The Great Recession spooked many older workers into deferring retirement, and the current state of the job market is reinforcing that trend
July 11, 2011
The Joy of Cash
With risk permeating the global economy, a variety of products can help shield your investments. But don't forget a cheap and simple solution—cash
March 20, 2011
A College Degree Is Still Worth It
It wasn't all that long ago—the 1980s and '90s—when hardly anyone questioned the value of a college degree. Sure, a couple of skeptics liked to point out that neither ...
February 16, 2011
Deficit Could Reshape Retirement Funding
Republicans and Democrats in Washington are starting to battle in earnest over how to cut the federal government's discretionary spending. Eventually the ominous ...
September 14, 2010
Stock Market Lessons from Elvis' Infancy
The Presidential honeymoon is over. A bitter election fight looms. Business is dismayed at the Administration's regulatory initiatives and critical words for Corporate...
