Consumer Reports

News4’s Susan Hogan explains which vacuums passed the rigorous Consumer Reports testing.

April is the perfect time to refresh your home both inside and outside. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan breaks down how to upgrade your home without breaking the bank.

Consumer Reports’ child car seat testing recently revealed significant problems with two infant seats. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan breaks down what parents need to know about these test results.

Sixty percent of the average American diet is made up of ultra-processed foods. Here’s what they are, why a nutritionist links them to possible health problems, which foods to avoid and which you can feel good about, like canned tuna. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.

Robocalls aren’t only annoying – they cost Americans money when they fall for scams. News4’s Susan Hogan has some new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim. 

Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and children, braids are more than fashion. They are a time-tested tradition that makes hair maintenance easier and faster. “I like to wear braids because it saves me time in the morning....

A recent Consumer Reports investigation found carcinogens in samples of 10 popular synthetic hair products. News4’s Jummy Olabanji breaks down the study and what people can do next.

Energy bars are everywhere — grocery stores, gas stations and gym bags. But they may not be as healthy as often perceived. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

President Donald Trump wants to impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. products. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains what it means to consumers and how it will impact them. 

A humidifier can help your health, skin and even sleep. Here’s which humidifiers got top marks from Consumer Reports, how to keep one clean and which to pick for a child’s room. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

It may be winter, but many parents are planning – if not scrambling – how to get their kids into summer camp. News4’s Susan Hogan shares info on how to find a great camp you can afford.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to get rid of bad, musty smells from your car. 

Homeowners are dealing with skyrocketing insurance premiums and even outright policy non-renewals – even in areas once considered low-risk. News4’s Susan Hogan explains why this happens and what you can do if it happens to you.

Subaru, BMW, Lexus and more. News4’s Consumer Repoter Susan Hogan gathers the best brands of 2025. 

Today you might be one of the thousands of people standing in line at customer service to return a gift. News4’s Susan Hogan tells which stores will let you return anything, even without a receipt, and which have restocking fees and time limits.

When does adding rental car insurance make sense when you get a rental car? News4’s Susan Hogan shares some guidelines to follow on whether or not you need to get rental car insurance, especially since it can come at a pricey cost per day. 

D.C.’s attorney general warned residents about a company that says they’ll help people join class action lawsuits. News4’s Susan Hogan explains what you need to know about what you’re entitled to.

Making your own holiday cards can be time consuming. News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares 10 online popular services that make the process much easier and worth your money. 

News4’s Susan Hogan shares advice on monitoring price drops, finding deals and shopping on social media sites so shoppers can shop smart on Cyber Monday.