Janet Nguyen

How the K-shaped economy explains why it feels like we are in a recession Inflation rose quickly during the early years of the pandemic, and many Americans are struggling with their finances. Even though we’re not in a recession, it feels that way for a m... See more

What happens when you accept cookies from a website? Cookies store your personal information. While they can be useful and remember your log in information, they can also track your behavior. This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered”... See more

Why do we only have three major credit bureaus? There were once thousands of credit agencies in the U.S. But in the 1970s, the industry began to consolidate. Vik V. asks: Why do only three companies (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) control the credit r... See more

You’ll never believe why people click on those terrible website ads The ads are notoriously sensational, claiming to show celebrities who have undergone “shocking” transformations. It turns out they do work. This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve ... See more

How does mail get to the Grand Canyon? A mule train traverses 9 miles to get to the Havasupai Tribe. The Postal Service has stayed true to its original mission of delivering to everyone in the U.S. This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Won... See more