Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
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Inherited retirement account owners won’t face penalties for not withdrawing money this year
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 25, 2024
IRS rules require beneficiaries to make minimum withdrawals, but the tax agency has been waiving them.
Why charging your laptop is getting easier
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 19, 2024
The USB-C connector has become a standard across laptops and phones.
Your last-minute guide to Tax Day
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 15, 2024
While today is the deadline to pay taxes, you can still file an extension.
Why doesn't Medicare cover drugs like Ozempic for weight loss?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 15, 2024
Old laws and the high cost of these drugs have been obstacles for wider coverage.
Why do airlines still use dot matrix printers?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 12, 2024
“I'm so tired of those damn things,” one airline crew member told us.
Will egg prices go up amid more bird flu outbreaks?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 11, 2024
Retail egg prices rose between 7.2% and 9.2% from the 2022 outbreak, according to a University of Arkansas paper.
Why are discounters like 99 Cents Only Stores in dire straits?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 9, 2024
99 Cents and Dollar Tree are facing inflationary pressures and competition. Their customers aren’t doing that well either.
The origins of the IRS logo
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 5, 2024
For $197,000, in today’s dollars, a design firm revamped IRS tax forms in the ‘60s. That included the creation of a new symbol representing an eagle.
How much will the Baltimore bridge reconstruction cost?
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 2, 2024
Funding will likely come from a variety of sources, including the federal government and insurance agencies.
How much money do religious leaders make?
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Janet Nguyen
Mar 29, 2024
The average salary is about $60,000, but pay can vary widely, just like in other fields.