Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
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Why is the Federal Reserve raising interest rates if supply chain issues are fueling inflation?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 16, 2022
Consumer prices climbed 7.9% year over year in February, the highest rate in four decades.
Lawmakers want to suspend the federal gas tax. Is that a good idea?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 9, 2022
If several Democratic lawmakers have their way, consumers could soon get a break from a tax of 18.3 cents per gallon.
The Fed's instant processing service promises paychecks "within seconds"
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 7, 2022
Members of Congress have been pushing for the Federal Reserve to create a system like FedNow for years.
Your questions about cryptocurrency answered
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 4, 2022
Over the past decade, digital currencies (particularly bitcoin) have exploded in popularity.
What exactly is the SWIFT banking system?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 3, 2022
It allows financial institutions around the world to communicate quickly and efficiently. Seven Russian banks are being banned from the system.
What obligations do public companies like Spotify have to correct false information?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 28, 2022
Reports of the amount Spotify paid for controversial host Joe Rogan's show has varied in the press from $100 million to over $200 million.
Who picks the businesses on highway exit signs?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 24, 2022
These signs allow businesses to advertise their products, while guiding drivers on the highway.
How lucrative is ice skating?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 18, 2022
For top skaters, endorsement deals can be worth millions.
What does it take to earn the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 17, 2022
A product has to go through a rigorous review, with companies proving that their facilities meet FDA standards. There's a fee involved too.
How much did cryptocurrency companies shell out for Sunday's Super Bowl ads?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 14, 2022
The most expensive 30-second spots went for $7 million, NBC says. Coinbase, FTX and Crypto.com were some of the advertisers.