Consumer

The start of the new year means it’s time to take down holiday decorations and haul Christmas trees to the curb. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has everything to know about tree collection in the D.C. area.

Medical credit cards and loans come with promises to ease the burden of medical debt, but you should think twice before signing up. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.

With drier winter air and cold and flu season, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably. But if you’re using one for an infant or child, you want to make sure to use one that’s safe for the nursery. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares which cleaners will remove smudges and leave your glass streak free.

Christmas feasts are just a couple days away, and how leftovers are stored could make a difference in how long they last. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares tips on how to pack up those leftovers.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares ways to protect yourself online during the holiday shopping season.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has tips to navigate those post-holiday returns, refunds and exchanges.

Consumer Reports made dozens of cups of hot cocoa to recommend what will make the tastiest version for your holiday gathering. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the results.

How do you know which travel credit card is right for you? News4’s Susan Hogan explains how to get the most out of your travel rewards and which credit card to apply to with the best rewards with Nick Ewen from “The Points Guy.”

Traveling over the holidays can be extremely stressful, especially when you’re faced with delays or canceled flights. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on how to avoid the hassle.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how to prevent the unwanted visitors from ruining your next trip.

Etiquette experts and flight attendants shared tips that could make your next flight — and everyone else’s — more pleasant. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan unpacks the dos and don’ts.

The FDA issued a warning for users of certain CPAP machines, the breathing devices that help people with sleep apnea. It’s the latest in a series of troubles for Philips Respironics, one of the leading manufacturers of the devices. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan has what you need to know.

A couple visiting from Wisconsin is reeling after they were surrounded in Oceanside by officers with their weapons drawn.

A record 200.4 million consumers shopped during the five-day holiday weekend – but total sales per person were down slightly. News4’s Susan Hogan breaks down the numbers.

Laptops are convenient— yet their screens aren’t always big enough and some computer monitors aren’t compact. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how new technology can fix this problem.

Have a shopping list, comparison shop and use browser extensions. News4’s Susan Hogan has tips as you shop for Cyber Monday deals.

Ready to shop? News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports live from Tysons Corner Center and has shopping tips, info on when malls in our area open and more.

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares advice for traveling, cooking and shopping this holiday weekend.

Artificial intelligence might be able to help find the right gift for those on your holiday shopping list. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shows how to shop with AI in just a few clicks.