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Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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Vacant real estate: Spirit Halloween's favorite haunt

Oct 29, 2021
The pop-up shop has more than 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, taking over iconic locations such as Barneys on Seventh Avenue.
Spirit Halloween expanded this year, with 3% more stores than in 2020.
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Will stock market indexes go up forever?

Oct 21, 2021
U.S. stock indexes have climbed in recent decades but, historically speaking, the long run is a better bet than the short term.
Stocks have trended upward over the long run, along with the U.S. economy.
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Why does our tax system have brackets?

Oct 14, 2021
Each bracket covers a range of incomes, but the rates increase for those who make more.
The U.S. tax system has seven brackets, but some think it should be overhauled to include more.
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How much will a ticket to space cost?

Oct 13, 2021
The latest commercial flight includes William Shatner of "Star Trek" fame, a Blue Origin executive and two paying customers.
The crew of the Blue Origin spaceflight attends a press conference at the New Shepard rocket landing pad on Wednesday. William Shatner of "Star Trek" fame, second from the left, became the oldest person to fly into space at age 90.
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How much does a COVID-19 test cost?

Oct 11, 2021
The median cost of a test stood at $148, according to an analysis earlier this year.
Medical professionals from Children's National Hospital administering a coronavirus test at a drive-thru testing site back in April of 2020.
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How did the U.S. become a tax haven?

Oct 8, 2021
The Pandora Papers revealed how the wealthy are parking their money in several key U.S. states.
A view of Mount Rushmore, which is located near Keystone, South Dakota.
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