Consumer

Looking for the best lawnmower – without taking a big bite out of your budget? News4’s Susan Hogan runs through the latest test results from Consumer Reports.

Steel is synonymous with construction, but it may surprise you how many everyday items rely on the metal. Here are five things that could get more expensive due to steel and aluminum tariffs.

From nonstick pans to everyday cleaners, what you cook and clean with could expose your family to unwanted chemicals and health risks. News4’s Susan Hogan and Consumer Reports explain.

Point-of-sale loans allow consumers to make installment payments, but the drawbacks can be costly.

Strangers rang a Maryland couple’s doorbell around the clock expecting to pick up marijuana after the home was falsely listed on Google Maps as a 24/7 marijuana dispensary.

A Maryland couple found themselves at the center of a bizarre scam when dozens of strangers started showing up at their home for pot.

There’s less than a month left to file a claim in Apple’s $95 million lawsuit settlement.

Almost 60% of Americans said they couldn’t afford to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense. News4’s Susan Hogan shares tips on how to build up your emergency fund now, including by creating a separate account.

If your insurance company denies a test, treatment or medication, don’t rush to pay out of pocket. News4’s Susan Hogan explains how to appeal.

Every year, an average of 37 children die from heatstroke after being left behind, or becoming trapped, in a hot car. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has a crucial warning for parents and caregivers that could help prevent a tragedy.

Around 8% of the 31.1 million reviews submitted to Tripadvisor in 2024 were fake. That’s twice the number detected in 2022, according to a company report.

Homeowners have been spending more for renovations in recent years, as high interest rates and inflation drove up costs for everything from flooring to refrigerators.

Robo-advisers may be able to help you invest and make money. News4’s Susan Hogan explains how it works.

Do you want to make money without having to do anything? It all starts with where you have your savings. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

You may be able to make some extra money using your car, pool, backyard or parking space. News4’s Susan Hogan explains and tells what to know.

If you’re good at putting together furniture, organizing or getting things done around the house, you could be earning some extra money. News4’s Susan Hogan tells how. 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using certain Vesla Home, KZH, Ceinol and Rainsworth brand kitchen faucets sold on Amazon due to dangerous levels of lead....
Editor’s Note (5/15/2025, 7:33 a.m.): Amazon updated their statement....
In a statement, Amazon said: “We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws, regulations and Amazon...

As a Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it will start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping.

The deadline is approaching to file a claim in the $95 million settlement for a class action lawsuit that accused Apple of using Siri to eavesdrop.

Energy drinks are the second most popular dietary supplement after multivitamins, but many are packed with sugar and caffeine that stays in your system for hours. Experts say large amounts can pose a danger to a child’s health. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.