Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
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Does the presidential election take a bite out of small businesses?
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 27, 2024
Interest rates and seasonal changes influence the real estate market or small business sales more than election season.
How does election spending impact the economy?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 20, 2024
Spending can spur job creation in specific sectors, like broadcast news.
Is that “luxury” apartment of yours really luxury?
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 19, 2024
Realtors often use the word “luxury” to advertise apartments or houses, but there’s no regulation over the term.
How do small, independent motels stay in business?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 13, 2024
They don’t have the name recognition of a Motel 6, but low prices, little competition and a sense of community help Indian hoteliers withstand inflation.
Could the U.S. ever attain 100% employment?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 6, 2024
The U.S. unemployment rate has never reached zero, and it likely never will. But that’s not a bad thing.
This is how much gold Paralympians take home
by
Janet Nguyen
, Tony Wagner
and Zoë Saunders
Sep 6, 2024
Plus, financial educator Sahirenys Pierce defends her splurge and more in this week's This Is Uncomfortable Newsletter.
What types of infrastructure spending have the best long-term economic results?
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 30, 2024
Roads, utilities and telecommunications provide some of the greatest economic returns.
This is how an Olympian makes money between Games
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Janet Nguyen
and Tony Wagner
Aug 30, 2024
Plus, comedian Josh Gondelman defends his splurge in this week's "This Is Uncomfortable" newsletter.
What cash prizes do Paralympians win if they medal?
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 28, 2024
Paralympians recently started receiving as much as Olympians for each gold, silver and bronze. That extra amount helps these athletes, who have to pay a lot of money for training and equipment.
Are McDonald’s collector cups worth more than the liquid assets inside?
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 27, 2024
McDonald's has released multiple cup collections over the years. We spoke to a memorabilia expert on whether you should buy, sell or hold.