Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
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Would changing the Fed's inflation target help people afford homes?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 15, 2024
The trick is finding inflation's sweet spot — too much or too little can lead to a lot of problems for the economy and consumers.
Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 14, 2024
Marketplace looked at how many incumbents lost control of the presidency or prime ministership, finding that more than 70% did.
How do natural disasters impact consumer spending?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 8, 2024
They cause billions of dollars worth in damage, but many regional economies prove to be resilient.
When will we know the results of the 2024 presidential election?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 5, 2024
It may take a few days, since processing votes can be labor intensive.
Here’s why you can’t blame presidents for inflation
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 5, 2024
During the pandemic, a wide variety of factors led to rising prices, including supply chain snarls.
The Shohei Ohtani baseball card market is thriving
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 1, 2024
Ohtani baseball cards can command hundreds of thousands of dollars. One recently sold for a record $336,000.
Who pays to maintain old graves at a cemetery?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 1, 2024
If you want to learn the history of your community, cemeteries are a good place to start.
Why are there so many food recalls?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 31, 2024
Changes in the way we eat are introducing new risks into the food supply chain. Frequent testing and recalls can protect the public.
How much does it cost to go to the World Series?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 29, 2024
At one point, tickets for tonight’s game were priced at an average of $2,400 on SeatGeek. Now they’re about half that amount.
Longer mortgages could make housing more affordable. Why is 30 years the standard?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 25, 2024
Longer-term mortgages would mean lower monthly payments, but they're more expensive overall.