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Jana Kasperkevic is a former digital reporter for Marketplace, based in the New York City bureau.

Prior to joining Marketplace, Jana was a business reporter at The Guardian where she covered the global economy, income inequality, personal finance and small business. Her work has appeared in Inc. Magazine, Houston Chronicle and The Village Voice, among others. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Latest Stories (196)

Who uses the bitcoin ATMs popping up at delis across the U.S.?

by Jana Kasperkevic

Feb 7, 2019

By end of January, 4,274 bitcoin ATMs had been installed worldwide.

Bitcoin ATM at a deli near Times Square in New York City.

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Government shutdown 2019

What should federal workers do about money during the shutdown?

by Jana Kasperkevic

Jan 14, 2019

We asked the experts.

Protesters hold signs during a protest rally by government workers and concerned citizens against the government shutdown on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at Post Office Square near the Federal building, headquarters for the EPA and IRS in Boston. The rally was organized by The American Federation of Government Employees. New England has 516 EPA employees that is now down to a staff of 22.

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Can there be TOO many Hallmark Christmas movies?

by Jana Kasperkevic

Dec 21, 2018

We do the numbers.

Danielle Panabaker plays Joy Holbrook in "Christmas Joy," a 2018 original Hallmark movie.

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The Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve chairs love to talk about their toolkit. But what’s in it?

by Jana Kasperkevic , Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar

Dec 18, 2018

We take a look at the tools at the Fed's disposal when it comes to keeping the economy humming along.

The Federal Reserve building.

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Tips for a successful office Secret Santa

by Jana Kasperkevic

Dec 13, 2018

Gift giving at the office can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be

A man dressed as Father Christmas aka Santa Claus

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When presidents are laid to rest, Wall Street takes a break

by Jana Kasperkevic

Dec 5, 2018

The tradition dates as far back as the 1800s.

Former President George H.W. Bush looks on during opening ceremonies prior to the start of The Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on Sept. 26, 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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That dog you love so much on Instagram? His owner is probably making thousands of dollars a post

by Jana Kasperkevic

Nov 22, 2018

Pet owners flocked to the second annual PetCon to learn how to turn their pets into social media stars.

A dog poses for a portrait at the 2018 PetCon held at the Javits Center in New York City.

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When it comes to out-of-state donations, Democrats take the lead in the 2018 midterms

by Jana Kasperkevic

Nov 5, 2018

"Rock star" candidates like Beto O'Rourke and Stacey Abrams attract out-of-state donations.

U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) poses for photographs with supporters during a campaign rally at Gilbert Garza Park Oct. 31, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. With less than a week before Election Day, O'Rourke is driving across the state in his race against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).

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Nevada’s "tampon tax" ballot initiative brings up questions about fairness and gender equality

by Jana Kasperkevic

Nov 1, 2018

Women voters are thinking beyond their own wallets when heading to polls this November.

Las Vegas Strip-themed "I Voted" stickers are displayed on the first day of early voting at the Meadows Mall on Oct. 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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I've Always Wondered ...

Do people even work 9-to-5 anymore?

by Jana Kasperkevic

May 28, 2018

Or is it just a phrase we use?

In 2020, the commuter became an endangered species.

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