Financial Resolutions and Tips for 2022
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has some advise for improving your credit score and debt this year.
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Buttigieg Pledges to Fight Spike in Car Fatalities
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a major initiative to address the growing danger on roads and what can be done to help make them safer. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan looks at some of the strategies.
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New Safety Standards for Crib Mattresses
A startling number of babies die from suffocation in their cribs. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports new safety standards aim to prevent those horrible tragedies. Find tips for putting your baby to sleep safely here: https://www.cpsc.gov/SafeSleep
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Nissan Recalls 793K Rogues Due to Fire Risk From Wiring Issue
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring and in rare cases could start a fire
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Koons Alerts Customers to Data Breach
Koons sent letters to customers alerting them that some of their personal information may have been compromised. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.
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Avoiding Tax Refund Delays
Millions of Americans are still waiting for the IRS to process their 2020 tax returns, and congressmembers are asking for answers. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has what to know to avoid delays this tax season.
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Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Koons Customers
Koons Automotive Group identified a data breach that may have compromised customers’ personal information.
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Tips for Selling, Donating Or Recycling Old Clothing
Decluttering your closet? Instead of tossing old clothes in the trash, Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has advice on how to sell, donate or recycle your old clothing!!
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Wellness Gadgets For a Healthier You
News4’s Susan Hogan reports on the best gadgets to make your 2022 healthier and happier.
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Mushie & Co Recalls Over 300K FRIGG Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
A recall notice posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website warns that a slit on the base of the silicone nipple of the company’s FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers can detach from the shield and create a choking hazard.
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USPS Aware of Some Problems With Ordering Free COVID Tests
Some viewers shared there were address mix-ups that prevented them from order the free tests from the federal government. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains what you can do.
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Some Report Issues Ordering Government COVID Tests
Some people are experiencing address mix-ups when ordering free COVID-19 testing kits from the federal government’s newly released website.
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New Labels for Bioengineered Foods
News4’s Susan Hogan reports the word “bioengineered” will replace the old term “GMO” on food labels. Here’s what these terms mean and what’s behind the latest name change.
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Impact on Flights After 5G Service Rollout Postponed
AT&T and Verizon announced they temporarily halted plans to launch 5G service near airports. The launch was supposed to happen at midnight, but most major U.S. airlines warned the rollout would cause flight cancellations and put passengers at risk. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.
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Fake Email Service Could Protect Identity
An alternate or fake email address can prevent companies from tracking people. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how it works.
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Google Voice Scam Targeting Sellers
Selling used items online can be easy, but News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has a an alert for sellers.
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What to Buy to Start the New Year
With New Year’s resolutions hopefully still in play, Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reveals the best products to buy this month that will help reach goals without hurting wallets.
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What to Know Before Buying Pet Insurance
Owning and caring for a pet can be expensive, and many people buy pet insurance to cover unexpected vet bills. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the lessons one pet owner learned and what to know before buying a policy.
