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What to buy in May
Consumer Reports says these are the products to buy in May. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.
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Crystal City Underground to close in the fall
One of the more bizarre local shopping experiences will close this year. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports Crystal City Underground’s property owner is shutting down the tunnel-like mall that’s charmed shoppers for more than half a century.
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week! See where teachers can get freebies and big discounts
When it comes to the people who help teach our children reading, writing, arithmetic and so many other important life lessons, we can’t thank them enough. That’s why a nationwide effort known as Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every year to give us all a chance to give our endless thanks to educators.
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Man buys $14,000 Cartier earrings for $14 after company posts price error on website
Luxury jewelry maker Cartier isn’t known for giving stuff away, but in the case of one Mexican man, they pretty much did. Rogelio Villarreal was paging through Cartier’s web page in a moment of idleness when he came upon on offer too good to be true. Cartier apparently listed gold-and-diamond earrings for 237 pesos ($14), instead of the correct price,...
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‘Last the test of time': New Digz clothing store focuses on sustainability
This Prince George’s County consignment shop (with locations in Upper Marlboro and Crofton) focuses on quality, high-end brands and have incorporated saving the planet into their business brand. News4’s Molette Green has more.
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You can still buy a sofa for $399 — here's why you may not want to
Over time, home furnishings have experienced a decline in quality. Here’s how to find pieces that will still stand the test of time, and keep an eye on cost.
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What to buy in March
These are some of the best discounts available in March, according to Consumer Reports.
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Moms are roasting fashion retailer Shein for its portrayal of the pregnant body
Moms are responding to a screen grab recently posted to X, a maternity model for Shein wore a blue compression tights and a matching long sleeve workout top.
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What to buy in February: TVs, phones and mattresses
With Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day right around the corner, February’s best sales are already on. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares deals you’ll love all month long.
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Best vacuums to buy ahead of spring cleaning
Consumer Reports ran tough cleaning tests on canister, upright and stick vacuums. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the results.
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5 Costco items that are always worth buying — One $10 deal can ‘easily feed a family of 4'
Costco offers good prices in general, but some deals are better than others.
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Some Ross Dress for Less items are selling for as low as 49 cents. Here's why
After the end-of-year sales season, influencers take to social media to give tips on the best discounts in stores in the country.
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January deals: Shoppers can save on mattresses, sheets and TVs
News4’s Susan Hogan shares shopping tips for January from the pros at Consumer Reports.
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Record spending this holiday shopping season
Consumers set records when it came to holiday spending this season. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan recaps holiday shopping numbers.
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Fake reviews are a multibillion-dollar quicksand — here's how to avoid getting sucked in
For many, a string of glowing reviews, or the mark of five golden stars, usually seals the deal in a purchase decision. But what’s real and what’s phony?
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Returning unwanted Christmas gifts? Here are some tips
News4’s Dominique Moody has a list of tips and tricks to make the process easier.
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How to control your online shopping data
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares ways to protect yourself online during the holiday shopping season.
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How to make life easier for the 40% who expect to return a holiday gift
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has tips to navigate those post-holiday returns, refunds and exchanges.
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What to buy in December
December is packed with seasonal sales to help pick the perfect holiday gifts. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the deals.
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See it: DC FedEx distribution center tackles holiday package rush
News4’s Juliana Valencia got an inside look at how FedEx ensures packages arrive at their holiday desinations.