More automakers are making semi-autonomous features standard on their vehicles in hopes of keeping you safe on the road. Consumer reporter Susan Hogan got a look at some of the features during the Washington Auto Show.

Home prices are climbing in the D.C. region, causing one-third of people to spend more on a mortgage than they expected. News4’s Susan Hogan has tips on how to avoid the debt trap.

A Maryland mother has a plea for help after an act that she calls plain evil.

She was in a car crash on New Year’s Day. As she laid on the ground unconscious, someone stole her purse. Inside the purse she had precious items from her son, a Marine who was killed in a crash. Susan Hogan reports.

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to pick the right charities for giving.

Almost 6,000 accounts containing the personal information of students in Montgomery County were exposed As part of the response to the security breach, the school system forced a district-wide password reset for all student accounts. This data breach is a reminder that kids are just as vulnerable to ID theft as adults. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to freeze…

Washing a turkey before cooking it creates a risk for contamination, experts say. Susan Hogan shares other turkey preparation advice to keep your family safe.

The state of Maryland says it is months ahead of schedule in its efforts to remove a controversial guardrail from its roads.

About 7,500 retirees in Maryland received notice in error threatening to garnish their pensions.

New data shows more than 26,000 vehicles in the D.C. region have had their odometers rolled back, and most drivers are unaware.

NBC4 Responds to a Virginia woman who believes a major automaker put her in danger. The manufacturer issued a recall for a defective air bag sensor, but her model year was not included, even though she said she’s got the same problem.

NBC4 Responds to a Virginia woman who believes a major automaker put her in danger. The manufacturer issued a recall for a defective airbag sensor, but her model year was not included, even though she said she’s got the same problem.

If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving, you’re less likely to drive past a controversial guardrail that’s been at the center of a News4 Consumer Investigation. We’ve been telling you about the concerns around the X-LITE guardrail for years. Consumer reporter Susan Hogan is working for you with an update on the efforts to replace the...

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan looks at how to stay safe when frying a turkey for your Thanksgiving meal. Where and how you cook your turkey could be the difference between a delicious meal and potential property damage.

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has tips for how you can keep your family safe.

Many retailers have already rolled out their Black Friday ads, and if you’ve looked at the deals, some of them may not seem so hot this year, WalletHub found. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan takes a look at which retailers are offering the best bargains.

Some studies suggest teenagers are among the most vulnerable when it comes to exposure to certain chemicals. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has what you need to know to protect your children.

Like most people, Sherly Diana and her 16-year-old daughter Cinta assumed that ingredients in their personal care products like makeup and bodywash went through a government approval process before they ended up on their skin. But individual companies, not the Food and Drug Administration, vouch for the safety of these products.

Consumer reporter Susan Hogan has a closer look at how a Google checking account would work for you.

A nationwide recall affects hundreds of school buses in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.

You’re at higher risk of hitting a deer with your car in the fall due to the shorter days. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has ways you can avoid deer striles this season.