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Jana Kasperkevic

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Jana Kasperkevic is a former digital reporter for Marketplace, based in the New York City bureau.

Prior to joining Marketplace, Jana was a business reporter at The Guardian where she covered the global economy, income inequality, personal finance and small business. Her work has appeared in Inc. Magazine, Houston Chronicle and The Village Voice, among others. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Latest Stories (196)

Joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 22, 2017
The popular European treat is changing its packaging to comply with U.S. rules.
Kinder Joy is made up of two plastic halves of an egg. 
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Large manufacturers are looking to increase profits by reducing waste

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 22, 2017
Choosing between profits and sustainability is antiquated, according to a new study about the “circular economy” business model.
An increasing number of countries and economies think circular economy is a good idea.
Sebastien Bozon/ AFP
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Prom season is here, and it can cost families a pretty penny

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 19, 2017
Teens are spending hundreds of dollars on the 'promposal' alone.
Friends dance together at their prom.
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Bad! Why the AT&T strike means jobs woes for Trump

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 19, 2017
"I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created."
About 40,000 AT&T workers might go on strike this weekend.
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Food startup Tovala finds a home in Chicago

by Ben Johnson and Jana Kasperkevic
May 17, 2017
The Windy City is becoming one of the top tech destinations in the U.S.
Working in Tovala's test kitchen, chef Alexander Plotkin plates one of the company's meals.
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From Donald Trump to Sheryl Sandberg: what they want graduates to know about success

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 13, 2017
It's that time of year, again. Celebrities, politicians and business leaders are dispensing advice through commencement speeches. Here are some highlights.
President Donald Trump has said he would renegotiate trade deals to benefit U.S. workers.
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Schwarzenegger: The self-made man is a myth

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 12, 2017
Hmm, who could he be talking about?
Former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks during the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi on Feb. 2, 2012. The actor has donated to create a new think tank for state and global policy at USC.
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Oh Snap! Shares drop 25 percent after disappointing results

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 10, 2017
Snapchat's parent company dropped back to its IPO price of $17 a share.
Uh-oh. Wall Street was not impressed with Snap's first earnings report.
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I've Always Wondered ...

A starter guide for aspiring gold bugs

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 9, 2017
What is the best way to buy gold bars?
Gold bars are sold in different weights. Some come in blister packs.
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KFC wants mom to spend her special day with Colonel Sanders

by Kai Ryssdal , Jana Kasperkevic and Michelle Philippe
May 5, 2017
Harland Sanders is no ordinary sailor
Finger licking good. 
Courtesy of KFC
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