Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
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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.
Have 1 in 8 Americans really worked at McDonald’s?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 24, 2024
Donald Trump worked a recent shift at the fast-food giant, while Kamala Harris said she worked there when she was a college student.
13 GOP-led states rejected federal funding to feed kids. Where does that unused money go?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 18, 2024
A new summer program is helping to feed millions of families in dozens of states. But not everyone qualified.
What you should know about applying for disaster assistance and unemployment benefits after a hurricane
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 17, 2024
FEMA offers $770 for disasters declared starting this month, but it’s not the only money you can get.
You have savings bonds from the '90s. What should you do with them?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 11, 2024
Try not to hold onto them past their maturation date.
Waffle House, a natural disaster bellwether, closes Florida locations ahead of Hurricane Milton
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 9, 2024
Because of Waffle House’s dependable service, temporary closures can indicate the severity of a natural disaster.
Do celebrities use ATMs? Who pays their bills? Here’s how business managers handle an artist’s finances
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 4, 2024
They have debit cards and do go to the bank to withdraw money. Stars, they’re just like us.
People are hoarding toilet paper again. But there's no need to panic buy.
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 3, 2024
Port shutdowns stirred fears of supply shortages this week. Luckily, most of the TP Americans use is produced in the U.S.
Traveling to an Oasis concert next year? You might want to consider insurance.
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 2, 2024
If you’re planning to see a musical act, especially one with a troubled history, here's how to hedge against a cancellation and financial loss.
Homebuyers are still waiving inspections. Could the latest Fed rate cut help turn the tide?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 30, 2024
In a competitive housing market, buyers are forgoing their right to an inspection, or the right to walk away from a property if it’s not in good condition.