Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (636)
The days of free refills may be over
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Janet Nguyen
May 13, 2024
McDonald’s announced that it would phase out its self-service machines by the end of 2032. More restaurants may follow suit.
What should you do if your Social Security number is stolen?
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Janet Nguyen
May 10, 2024
Freeze your credit, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or use free, online resources, experts say.
Why does my electric company need to advertise?
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Janet Nguyen
May 3, 2024
Sometimes it's for public service announcements, sometimes it's for public relations after a scandal. Either way, some states are cracking down.
Will the new IRS free tax filing system be available next year?
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Janet Nguyen
May 1, 2024
Taxpayers told Marketplace they were satisfied with the service, and were able to save money this year.
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.