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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How did the U.S. become a tax haven?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 8, 2021
The Pandora Papers revealed how the wealthy are parking their money in several key U.S. states.
How licensing versus imitation works in the food industry
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 7, 2021
While some brands create knockoffs of competing products, others license out the brand names themselves.
How do song royalties for live performances work?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 30, 2021
Artists will often perform covers of other musicians’ songs. A look at the rules that govern who gets paid.
Are ibuyers manipulating the housing market?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 29, 2021
The influence of algorithms may be growing, but the larger problem is the shortage of shelter.
How the NBA jersey patch became a billboard for advertisers
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 24, 2021
Basketball teams have struck lucrative deals to feature company logos on players' uniforms.
Do insider trading rules apply to corporate stock buybacks?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 23, 2021
Big companies spent nearly $200 billion on share repurchases last quarter. The lack of government oversight has drawn a backlash.
Should Britney Spears — or you — say “I do” to a prenup?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 17, 2021
You don’t need to be rich to benefit from a prenup, divorce lawyers say.
Do warehouse clubs like Costco save you money in the long run?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 16, 2021
Buying in bulk can cost more upfront, creating problems for low-income consumers.
Where will we charge all those electric vehicles of the future?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 9, 2021
President Biden wants to build half a million charging stations in the U.S. by 2030. But will most users be plugging in their cars at home?
What happens to unsold cars?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 2, 2021
Before the COVID-19 crisis, some dealerships had to deal with surplus inventory on packed lots.