Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (632)
Why do oil companies call themselves “energy” companies?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 22, 2022
Over the past several decades, several corporations have tried to distance themselves from being known as oil and gas companies.
Can you still get a third relief check and other tax-related questions
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 18, 2022
The pandemic and new laws have changed tax season. Among other things, you can still receive the extended child tax credit and other benefits if you qualify.
What’s the difference between 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 15, 2022
Workers in the public education and nonprofit sectors are familiar with 403(b)s, which lack the regulation that comes with 401(k)s.
Companies like Amazon spend millions on anti-union efforts. Where’s that money going?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 12, 2022
Consultants help craft and implement anti-union messaging, but the strategies often come from an old playbook.
Why do we report the Dow first?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 8, 2022
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the country’s second-oldest market index.
Returning to the office comes with a hefty price tag
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 5, 2022
Workers now have to account for higher lunch, gas and wardrobe costs.
How did Top 40 radio become a hit?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 1, 2022
The label refers to both a broadcast format and a category of music.
Why is $4 a psychological tipping point for gasoline prices?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 30, 2022
The average cost hit more than $4 a gallon in March, the first time since 2008.
Companies still say they can’t find enough workers. What’s going on?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 23, 2022
There are a total of 11.3 million job openings, according to Labor Department data.
Why aren’t gas prices dropping if oil is getting cheaper?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 18, 2022
Crude oil prices factor heavily into gas prices.