Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
SHORT BIO
Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (632)
Why do tissues in cubed boxes cost more than tissues in horizontal boxes?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 15, 2021
You get fewer tissues in a cubed box than a horizontal one, despite similar prices.
Didn't use your airline ticket? Why it's hard to get taxes and fees back.
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 8, 2021
And when a refund is available, you have to request it.
The economic toll of having your criminal record in the news
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 6, 2021
A growing number of news organizations are changing their policies when it comes to identifying criminal suspects.
Why are some hot dog buns split on the top and some on the side?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 1, 2021
There are myriad regional twists to hot dogs. The bun is no exception.
What we know about the extended COVID-19 eviction moratorium
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 30, 2021
More than 6 million households were behind on their rent at the end of March.
Purchasing a home ... in this economy?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 24, 2021
There's a housing market frenzy across the country and prices have jumped. How do people afford them?
How businesses are handling mask guidelines at this point in the pandemic
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 23, 2021
Not knowing which employees are vaccinated complicates reopening for companies.
How is digital tipping affecting service workers?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 18, 2021
As more companies move toward digital payments, that could create complications for employees.
How hard is it to get cost-of-living raises during times of inflation?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 16, 2021
Typically, unionized companies are the ones that directly tie cost-of-living increases to inflation. And union membership has been falling.
How could athlete sponsorships change after the French Open?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 14, 2021
Both Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer withdrew from the tennis tournament. Here’s what it could mean for the future of sports sponsorships.