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Check the unit price: Here's a tip for saving at the grocery store
Here’s one way to save money at the grocery store. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.
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Cleaning out your closet? These retailers want to help you recycle old clothes — and many will give you money back
More and more retailers have started sustainability initiatives designed to recycle old clothes, and many offer some extra money to participants in the form of discounts, store credits or cash back.
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DC residents can get free financial counseling
How’s your credit score? Are you saving enough for retirement? What about your student debt? These are all basic financial questions, but many people don’t know who to ask. But if you’re a D.C. resident, you can get financial counseling from a certified professional — and it’s free. Joel Jacobs is getting ready to graduate from law school, and...
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DC offers free financial counseling to residents
If you’re a D.C. resident, you can get financial counseling from a certified professional — and it’s free. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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How to avoid becoming a victim of the latest jury duty scams
A Maryland family has lost thousands of dollars after falling victim to a fraudulent phone call from what they thought was the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The News4 I-Team’s Susan Hogan reports.
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Got a Quick Question to ask Susan Hogan? Send it our way!
Susan’s been working as a consumer reporter for years, and that means people stop and ask her questions a lot. We’re getting you even more answers.
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How to protect packages from porch pirates
Amazon Prime Day kicked off on Tuesday, meaning 40% of U.S. households will have packages delivered in the next couple of days. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares tips for protecting packages from theft.
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How artificial intelligence is used to process insurance claims
Some healthcare providers now use artificial intelligence to predict whether a claim will be denied. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the story.
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Five ways to save on car insurance
Have you noticed your car insurance premium rise? News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan compiled five ways to save on car insurance.
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How to keep energy bills down amid the summer heat
Looking for ways to stay cool without hiking up the energy bill? News4’s Susan Hogan has some tips.
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Tips on how to save money when planning a wedding
News4’s Susan Hogan spoke with Tani Sockol, a wedding planner in Bethesda, on how to cut costs when planning a wedding.
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Buy now, pay later loan users to gain more consumer protections
New rights and protections are coming to users of buy now, pay later loans, especially when it comes to refunds and billing errors. News4’s Susan Hogan tells what to expect.
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Travel insurance plans: Are they worth it?
As you book your summer vacation, when are trip protection offers worth it and when is it better to skip them? News4’s Susan Hogan asked Consumers’ Checkbook.
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Which banking apps rank among the best?
Three out of four Americans use one or more banking app, a Consumer Reports survey found. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares what to know about banking digitally.
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Buyer Beware: Low-price guarantees come with caveats
Buying from a retailer that offers a low-price guarantee seems like a no brainer. But Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan warns that a lot of conditions are buried in the fine print.
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Can't pay your utility or water bills in DC, Maryland or Virginia? These programs can help
If your utility bill is due and you’re struggling to keep up with payments, there are some government grants that can assist you.
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Struggling? Here's how to get help paying your utility bills
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares programs that can help get your bills under control.
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Overhauled FAFSA application opens for 2024-2025 school year: What you need to know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has opened and there are some major changes this year. News4 Consumer Investigative reporter Susan Hogan shares why families should start the process ASAP.
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How to know if you're eligible for a Virginia tax rebate
More than $900 million in tax rebates will be sent out to Virginia taxpayers within the coming weeks. News4’s Susan Hogan gives tips on how to know if you’re eligible for a tax rebate.
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How to grow college savings with a 529 plan
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to take advantage of a 529 college savings plan and what to know before withdrawing the funds.