Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
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How does the U.S. Mint decide how many coins to produce each year?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 27, 2022
Billions of coins entered circulation in 2021 alone. But the pandemic has slowed supply and created demand.
Wordle: The global phenomenon that's not pulling in any revenue
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 27, 2022
There is no app to download. The simple, web-based game has gone viral, with millions of players around the world.
Nearly half of U.S. adults are feeling the pain of inflation, poll says
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 26, 2022
Lower-income Americans tend to see “real declines in their earning power” during inflation, one expert says.
Where you can get free N95 masks and COVID tests
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 25, 2022
With the help of USPS, tests can be ordered directly from the government. N95 masks will be available to pick up at pharmacies and grocery stores.
Why are company profits rising despite inflation?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 20, 2022
The costs of many goods have been passed on to the consumer.
Why high-fashion brands are releasing anime collaborations
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 19, 2022
Spanish luxury house Loewe just released its second anime-based collection, featuring characters from the film “Spirited Away.”
What is the price of a COVID-19 test now?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 14, 2022
Prices can vary, but the government is planning to send out free tests and will offer a reimbursement option.
Why do TV commercials for charities ask for $19 a month?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 13, 2022
The oddness of that amount may be part of the reason why.
Buy now, pay later services replace layaway
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 10, 2022
Services like Affirm and Klarna charge interest for allowing consumers to pay for their purchases in installments.
Will movie fans eventually flock back to big screens?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 7, 2022
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” performed well, but adult dramas with smaller budgets have opened to little fanfare.