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How some home insurers use aerial imagery to determine coverage
Aerial images of property can wind up costing homeowners when it comes to insurance as some companies use them to determine whether a property is too risky to cover. Almost every building in the United States is being photographed by satellites or drones as part of the industry-funded Geospatial Insurance Consortium that uses aerial imagery to help insurance companies keep…
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High interest rates make it hard to buy a home. Assumable mortgages can make it achievable
High interest rates have left many home buyers on the sidelines waiting for rates to decrease. But if you’re one of those buyers, you might not need to wait any longer.
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‘No real top dog' in pet insurance? Try cost-saving alternatives
A survey by Consumer Reports revealed that pet owners are unsatisfied with most pet insurance coverage. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares better ways to save on pet medical care.
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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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A Virginia woman bought her dream car. Then the repo truck came — for someone else
You can buy just about anything on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Ebay and Craigslist — but how do you know you’re getting the whole truth from the seller before you hand over your money?
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Baby formula makers can provide inconsistent amounts, investigation finds
Consumer Reports tested the accuracy of several formula maker brands and how they impact a baby’s health. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the results.
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Forget to end free trials? Proposed ‘Click to Cancel' rules could help
Companies often make it easy for customers to sign up for subscriptions and difficult to end. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed protections for consumers.
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Can you trust influencers? What social media shoppers need to know
If you love shopping on social media, you may want to double check what you add to your cart. News4’s Susan Hogan explains why and shares the truth behind the growing marketing trend.
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Consumer warning: Refunds from check fraud not always guaranteed
John Hyman took his passion for planting trees and turned it into a multimillion-dollar Maryland landscaping business that is going strong after 45 years. While many companies rely on electronic payments for transactions these days, Hyman said his company had always used paper checks and never had a problem, until recently. Check fraud has exploded, increasing by more than 100%…
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Video Doorbell Hackers: Consumer Reports shares the privacy risk
Video doorbells let you see who visits your home, but who else might be watching? News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the answer.
