Enjoy Now Pay Later: Why Travel Loans Are Taking Off
Travel loans are becoming increasingly popular, and a lot of resorts and airlines are offering them as an option at checkout.
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Do You Have a Consumer Issue to Report? Tell NBC4 Responds!
Have a consumer concern? An issue that hasn’t been resolved? Tell NBC4 Responds — we are responding to EVERY consumer issue!
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Filing Taxes While Collecting Unemployment
A lot of families got a shock when they learned their unemployment benefits were taxable, but the new stimulus bill passed recently corrects some concerns.
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Choosing the Best Siding for Your Home
News4’s Susan Hogan shares information on which house siding offers the best quality for your money.
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Know the Fees Before Buying a New Car
News4’s Susan Hogan shares all of the hidden details into buying a new car.
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Credit Reporting Errors Increasing
If you haven’t checked your credit report lately, you may want to. More people than ever are reporting errors on their credit reports. The CARES Act passed by Congress in March 2020 allowed many consumers to defer payments on federally backed mortgages and student loans, and it was promised there would be no impact on their credit score, but unfo... -
What to Buy in April
As warm weather returns, it’s time to gear up with some new products for the ins and outs of your home. Consumer Reports Deals Editor Samantha Gordon reveals some great April deals on products that stood out in their tests.
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How to Stop Unwanted Calls From Flooding Your Phone
Although robocalls are declining due to improved blocking technology, it’s expected that in 2021 the number of unwanted calls could reach 51 billion.
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Beware of Fraudulent Vaccine Websites
As we all wait for our chance at getting a COVID-19 vaccine, new information reveals a startling number of fake vaccine websites.
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Finding the Best Weighted Blanket for You
A lot of sleep deprived people swear by weighted blankets. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on the blankets and how they work.
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News4's Parents Tackle Pandemic Struggles
There’s a lot of anxiety and mixed emotions amid the pandemic. News4’s parents are feeling it, too. Some of them are getting together to talk about parenting and families during the pandemic. They’re sharing the good, the bad and the difficulties about we all can relate to in an ongoing weekly segment. Molette Green’s Collard Greens... -
How News4 Parents Take Time for Themselves
News4 parents talk about how they make time for themselves during the pandemic.
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How to Care for Your Pillows
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares tips for keeping pillows looking and smelling great.
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Congress Working to Remove Toxic Metals in Some Baby Food
Democratic lawmakers will introduce the Baby Food Safety Act on Friday. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains the changes.
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Beware: You Don't Have to Pay for Help With Your Student Loans
To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 emergency, federal student loan borrowers were automatically placed in forbearance, which allows you to temporarily stop making monthly loan payments.
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How to Choose the Best Vacuum for Your Home
Staying at home during the pandemic probably means there’s more dirt in your carpets and crumbs hiding in the corners. Consumer Reports has tested hundreds of vacuums to find out which ones are the best to keep floors clean.
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New Tools Help Consumers Hire Contractors and Vet Landlords
DC’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has rolled out two new tools to help consumers make smart decisions. Susan Hogan Reports.
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‘Revenge Shopping' Expected to Ramp Up in Coming Weeks
Making up for lost time. Are you ready to hit the stores? “Revenge shopping” is a theory that as restrictions loosen, people will head to the stores and spend a lot of money as revenge for being cooped up for so long. “There’s a pent-up demand to get out, get going and to get engaged with each other,” said...
