Consumer Reports

The Internal Revenue Service is now allowing employers to open up mid-year elections. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on the difficulties Maryland residents are facing after they file for unemployment.

As some local businesses begin to reopen, a growing number of employees say they don’t feel safe returning. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on what you can do right now to prepare yourself for the job market after the coronavirus pandemic.

Local leaders are prohibiting debt collectors from taking federal relief checks and carrying out other typical practices to protect those financially strained right now. News4’s consumer reporter Susan Hogan has the details.

News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on how hair salons will adjust to new regulations once they reopen.

News4’s consumer reporter Susan Hogan has some easy tips and helpful tricks to pull a few meals together from what you already have stocked at home.

News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on the options residents have if they can’t pay their rent or mortgage during the coronavirus pandemic.

News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan tells you how to strategize before going shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.

As more of us are working from home, News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has four things to avoid doing on social media to protect our privacy.

Now that you’re spending more time indoors, you’ll probably see a spike in your utility bill. Consumer reporter Susan Hogan has tips to help you cut costs and save.

Small business owners are struggling to receive money from paycheck protection programs despite assurance from the government that the process would be fast and easy. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

If you don’t have the right tools, working and learning from home can be a frustrating situation. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has Consumer Reports’ recommendations on the best tech to make your life easier.

TAX FILING CHANGES PER STATE TIP: **Follow your individual state tax department’s social media account as they are updating those on a frequent basis** VIRGINIA Click https://www.tax.virginia.gov/ for more information. Filing deadlines: Individual income taxes:  Friday, May 1, 2020 Tax Payment deadlines: Income and corporate tax payments due June 1, 2020 *If you owe money, you still have to pay...

College students may have a chance to increase their financial aid as the coronavirus causes layoffs and pay cuts. In cases where parents lost their job as a result of furloughs or businesses shutting down, financial aid administrators may be able to offer students additional aid.

Consumer reporter Susan Hogan has new information about how some students may be able to apply for more financial aid as parents experience job loss and income decreases.

As the response to the coronavirus outbreak rises, thousands of sellers have engaged in price gouging, racking up the prices of essential items like hand sanitizer and disinfectant. News4’s Susan Hogan is working 4 your wallet.

Toy makers from all over the world gathered to share their latest products. Most of the gear focused on STEM-related toys, News4’s Susan Hogan shows.

Consumer Reports recommends talking to your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD.

Clear the Shelters is Saturday, and if you’re planning on taking a pet home, you may want to consider a safe way to get them home.