Consumer

Student loan payments will resume sometime next month. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to repay these loans and potentially lower these payments.

During Costco’s quarterly earnings call on Thursday, the company’s CFO said the wholesale retailer plans to increase the price of its membership, but it is not able to say exactly when as of yet.

The United Auto Workers union strike could drive up prices on new and used vehicles, which were already impacted by inflation. For those on a budget and looking to buy a used car, there are some key things to do before making a purchase. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares what to know to avoid buying a lemon.

More than 3 million total Kia and Hyundais are being recalled, and owners are being told to park those vehicles outside. News4’s Susan Hogan has the details.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports why parents should use caution when buying baby gear from second-hand stores, consignment shops and online exchanges.

Clorox said the cyberattack has caused caused ongoing production disruptions but expects to bring systems online next week.

An uptick in COVID-19 cases has more families searching for at-home test kits, but those tests can be hard to find. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on what to know. FDA site: http://nbc4dc.com/fqrbFP1

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.

Reading reviews can be important before you buy, book or hire a service. But how do you know which reviews to trust? News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

Elise Allen, 13, of Temple Hills, Maryland, has quite the summer story to tell her friends. According to the Social Security Administration, the teen is deceased. “I’m right here. I’m living,” said Elise. Her mom told the News4 I-Team she found out her daughter had been declared dead after receiving denial letters for medical benefits. “Medical insurance was denied....

Each year thousands of people are mistakenly declared dead in the U.S. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan and the News4 I-Team shows the journey back to the living can take years.

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan helps you choose the best roadside assistance coverage.

In a recent survey, 43% of people in the U.S. said they find customer reviews on the internet to be very helpful and some even consider them when making a purchase decision, but it’s hard to know for sure which reviews are fake and which are real. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares tips to help recognize what’s authentic and what’s...

A stocked and organized dorm room can help students thrive in the freedom of college. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how to save on dorm essentials.

For some smart shoppers, getting dressed is one big math problem.

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has advice on the dorm essentials to invest in, and the ones you can get on the cheap.

News4 Consumer Susan Hogan’s shares how to use teachers lists to save on back-to-school spending.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how to use technology to stretch your budget on back-to-school items.

As parents and caretakers prepare to send their kids back to the classroom, News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how buying in bulk can help save money.

Here are the top deals to look for this month.