Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
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Why you might find two Louis Vuitton stores on the same block
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 7, 2024
Luxury loves company. Two stores from the exact same fashion house might sit within a small radius.
How large is the shadow economy?
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Janet Nguyen
May 31, 2024
Trillions of dollars worth of business goes unreported in this economy — street vending, farm labor, babysitting and more. Let’s do the numbers.
The IRS is making its free tax filing tool available to all
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Janet Nguyen
May 30, 2024
Taxpayers told Marketplace they were satisfied with the service, and were able to save money this year.
Why do Americans tip when people in other countries don’t have to?
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Janet Nguyen
May 24, 2024
One expert credits America’s strong tip culture with weaker unions.
Why is GameStop stock surging again?
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Janet Nguyen
May 14, 2024
Shortsellers have now lost more than $2.2 billion as the company’s shares have risen.
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.
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.