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New technology available in the D.C. area promises to destroy fat, tighten skin and reduce cellulite — without spending hours in the gym.  BlissMAX treatments offer body sculpting without surgery, said Dr. Scott Gerrish of Gerrish MedEsthetics in Vienna, Virginia. His center is one of the first in the region to use the machine.  “What makes it special is the...

There’s a big demand for non-invasive cosmetic treatments, and now new technology promises to tighten up sagging skin, zap fat and sculpt trouble spots all at the same time.Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

News4’s Susan Hogan reports on ways that you can protect some of your investment towards college.

With inflation still causing prices to climb, we’re all looking for ways to save money, or even make some, too. There are some interesting side hustles to make some extra cash from your home. In fact, NBC Washington found one local woman who is cleaning up and cashing in by doing a little dirty work. Washing clothes might be...

Christian Sanya was looking for a gig that could bring in extra money without taking her away from home. Turns out, her washer and dryer were the keys. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

With inflation at an all-time high, people are trying to find creative ways to generate more income to offset their expenses. You don’t have to look far to cash in. This week — Consumer reporter Susan Hogan is showing you how making money could be right under your nose. Andy Gonzales turned his Silver Spring backyard into a dog park.

A Maryland woman took a family heirloom to a local upholstery shop — but the business closed without warning, taking her priceless piece along with it.  Attempts to get the chair back went unanswered, so she contacted NBC4 Responds for help solving the mystery.  Linda Washington Brooks is a single mother who worked hard to provide for her family....

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on environmentally friendly ways to deal with plastics and food scraps.

A D.C. couple thought it would be a good idea to open savings accounts for their kids. But when they recently went to deposit more money, they discovered the accounts were empty.  The family turned to NBC4 Responds to find their missing money.  “Last time I counted, I had $780,” 10-year-old Coleman Walsh said.  “I have a twenty,” his...

Recently introduced right-to-repair legislation would allow customers to use independent repair shops to fix everything from cars to phones without the threat of warranties being voided. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

Shouldn’t you be able to get stuff you own fixed where and how you want?  That’s a question consumer advocates are asking amid growing pressure on manufacturers to give consumers the freedom to choose who repairs their products.  Recently introduced right-to-repair legislation would allow customers to use independent repair shops to fix everything from cars to phones without the...

A Secret Santa gift exchange is fun with friends — but with strangers online, you could end up divulging personal information.

A little-known law helps you turn those annoying calls into cold hard cash.

Move over, Black Friday. Retailers are starting their holiday sales earlier than ever before.

Shopping for your Thanksgiving menu may be more difficult than ever. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains why.

Legal but lethal germs can end up on your chicken. Here’s how you can stay safe. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

Dozens of deaths have been linked to other products used for infant sleeping. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has important information to keep your babies safe.

Unless your baby is sleeping on a firm mattress in an empty crib, they’re not safe, experts say.

More than 3 million Boppy loungers for newborns were recalled on Thursday after eight infants suffocated in them in recent years. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the story.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to immediately stop using three loungers made by Boppy.