Working 4 Your Money

Paying rent with a credit card helps earn rewards but can also cause extra interest charges. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan spoke with an expert about how to tell if this option is right for you.

A Maryland woman learned the SUV she bought used and drove for 20 years had been stolen and the VIN had been tampered with. “Within five minutes, the police officers took my vehicle,” she told News4’s Susan Hogan.

A Maryland woman learned the SUV she bought used and drove for 20 years had been stolen and the VIN had been tampered with. “Within five minutes, the police officers took my vehicle.”

Looking to save on pricey printer ink? Pick the right printer in the first place — and you might want to change your font. News4’s Susan Hogan and Consumer Reports have these tips.

With inflation on the rise, it’s important to have an emergency fund for when the unexpected happens. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.

Saving money on food can be hard when making healthy choices. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares easy ways to find budget-friendly healthy items.

With dozens of egg options at different prices, including for cage-free, free range and organic, what does it all mean, and is it worth paying more? Consumer Reports helped explain.

Egg prices have jumped nearly 60% in the past year. News4 Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to understand carton labels.

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan is here to with deals on some top-rated Consumer Reports products to help with spring cleaning.

This article originally appeared in The 4Front, NBC Washington’s newsletter Working 4 You, your family, community, health, safety and money. Subscribe here. Families are increasingly relying on credit cards to keep up with the high cost of living. In the final months of 2022, credit card balances went up by $61 billion — the largest quarterly increase since the U.S….

Daunted by paying down credit card debt? News4’s Susan Hogan shares three strategies to help you achieve financial freedom.

Many credit repair companies are on the hook for unlawful business practices, plus you may not need a company to help repair your credit. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has steps you can take to fix your credit score yourself.

Most of us won’t discover the next Apple or Bitcoin, but sustained, thoughtful retirement planning will go a long way.

The years between your 40s and 50s are crucial times to prepare for retirement. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan speaks to NerdWallet about what investments will help you stay on track.

News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan talks to an expert from NerdWallet about why and how to begin investing in your 20s and 30s.

As interest rates rise, home buyers may have regained the upper hand in the real estate market. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has tips on negotiating to save in the long haul.

If you’re looking to upgrade your home with the help of the government — the Inflation Reduction Act includes rebates and tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to take advantage of up to $14,000 in rebates and tax credits for going green at home.

Store brand foods are almost always cheaper than name brand foods, according to Consumer Reports. News4’s Susan Hogan shares which store brands are both cheap and tasty.

Sales and major deals are going to be available on everything from mattresses to electronics. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.