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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What’s included in the Consumer Price Index and what isn’t?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 22, 2021
The CPI isn’t perfect, but experts say that no one index is.
Why is there still a need for physical bank branches?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 18, 2021
Even as online banking has become more common, having face-to-face interaction with consumers is still important.
How do states without a sales tax or income tax pay for government services?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 11, 2021
Only two states — Alaska and New Hampshire — have foregone both of these taxes.
Why is it so difficult for the U.S. to implement a wealth tax?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 9, 2021
Different wealth tax proposals have floated around this year, including a Billionaires Income Tax that would target around 700 of the wealthiest Americans.
How the $3 campaign contribution check box on your tax form works
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 4, 2021
The federal form allows you to contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Few people do, and candidates aren’t accepting the offer.
What is a SPAC and why was it just added to the dictionary?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 2, 2021
Merriam Webster added 455 words to dictionary, including “blank check company.”
Vacant real estate: Spirit Halloween's favorite haunt
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Janet Nguyen
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.
Are YouTube creators and Twitch streamers included in the monthly jobs report?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 28, 2021
Making Youtube videos or streaming on twitch can be a full-time job (for some).
Will stock market indexes go up forever?
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Janet Nguyen
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.
Joe Manchin is calling for a work requirement for the child tax credit. Would that be effective?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 20, 2021
The revamped CTC provides a monthly check to families — without requiring an income.