Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

Latest from Janet Nguyen

Jun 5, 2026
Can divorce affect the housing market?
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And on the flip side, can the state of the housing market (and the overall economy) affect divorce rates?
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May 29, 2026
Why doesn’t the price of motor oil fluctuate more, and will that change soon?
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Motor oil prices tend to be more stable than gasoline. But a potential shortage could be coming.
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May 22, 2026
Can the U.S. economy survive with a declining birth rate?
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America’s fertility rate has been on the decline, falling 23% since the Great Recession.
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May 15, 2026
Why does Ticketmaster charge such high fees?
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Buying a concert ticket can come with facility and service fees that amount to at least 30% of the ticket price.
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May 14, 2026
Why suspending the gas tax won’t help consumers
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President Donald Trump has proposed pausing the country’s 18.4-cent gas tax.
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May 8, 2026
Airfares on former Spirit Airlines routes could rise as much as 15% to 20%
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If no other ultra low-cost carriers step into these markets, price hikes could be steep.
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May 8, 2026
Why is it hard to find Funyuns on sale?
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The onion-flavored crisps have a devoted fanbase, which means Frito-Lay has little incentive to offer discounts.
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May 1, 2026
Why is canned sockeye salmon getting more expensive?
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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, one of our readers observed that prices for the canned good rose in price or disappeared from store shelves altogether.
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Apr 30, 2026
How ultra low-cost carriers like Spirit lost customers to the major airlines
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Those new “basic economy” tickets from larger carriers have eaten into the bottom line.
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Apr 27, 2026
How the K-shaped economy explains why it feels like we are in a recession
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Inflation rose quickly during the early years of the pandemic, and many Americans are struggling with their finances. Even though we’re not in a recession, it feels that way for a majority of the country.
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