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DIY home improvement: What a Maryland ‘ContractHer' teaches women
A Maryland woman who found herself in over her head with a fixer-upper turned her frustration into a thriving business – and teaches women home repair skills they never thought they would master. Tisha Grant’s journey started with trial and error after she got divorced and bought a home. “I said, ‘I’m going to figure it out. I’m going...
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The ContractHer: Maryland contractor teaches women how to do DIY home projects
A Maryland woman who found herself in over her head with a fixer-upper turned her frustration into a thriving business – and now teaches women home repair skills they never thought they would master. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
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How to save on energy costs and cut your usage
Rewards programs from your energy company can help you cut your usage and your costs. News4’s Susan Hogan lays out the options.
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How your local library can help you save money
Sewing machines, 3D printers, thermal imaging cameras, and dance and yoga classes are available for free at libraries in the D.C. area. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
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Dupes: How to find lower-cost lookalikes of items on your wish list
If you have your heart set on an item with a price tag that’s out of reach, a money-saving trick can help. News4’s Susan Hogan shows some tools to find dupes and get the look for less.
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Subscriptions adding up? Here are tips on cutting back
Monthly subscriptions can add up fast. News4’s Susan Hogan has easy tips to navigate the cancellation process, including what to know about cancellation services.
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Thanksgiving meal deals: What stores advertised and what you get for your money
As shoppers look to save on their Thanksgiving meal, Aldi, Target and Walmart advertised meal deals. Target said their meal for four people costs just $20. News4’s Susan Hogan prepared each meal and shows what you actually get for your money.
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‘My tickets were gone': Why Ticketmaster customers saw their purchases vanish
A concertgoer was looking forward to some big performances – and then his tickets vanished from his Ticketmaster account. “My tickets were gone, both for Imagine Dragons and Taylor Swift, and these were, as you can imagine, pricey tickets,” a Ticketmaster user named Nick said. “I started to freak out.” Several customers across the country have reported watching their tickets…
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Ticketmaster customers see tickets transferred out of their accounts
A concertgoer was looking forward to some big performances – and then his tickets vanished from his Ticketmaster account. News4’s Susan Hogan tells what happened and what you can do.
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Check the unit price: Here's a tip for saving at the grocery store
Here’s one way to save money at the grocery store. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.
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Cleaning out your closet? These retailers want to help you recycle old clothes — and many will give you money back
More and more retailers have started sustainability initiatives designed to recycle old clothes, and many offer some extra money to participants in the form of discounts, store credits or cash back.
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DC residents can get free financial counseling
How’s your credit score? Are you saving enough for retirement? What about your student debt? These are all basic financial questions, but many people don’t know who to ask. But if you’re a D.C. resident, you can get financial counseling from a certified professional — and it’s free. Joel Jacobs is getting ready to graduate from law school, and...
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DC offers free financial counseling to residents
If you’re a D.C. resident, you can get financial counseling from a certified professional — and it’s free. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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How to avoid becoming a victim of the latest jury duty scams
A Maryland family has lost thousands of dollars after falling victim to a fraudulent phone call from what they thought was the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The News4 I-Team’s Susan Hogan reports.
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Got a Quick Question to ask Susan Hogan? Send it our way!
Susan’s been working as a consumer reporter for years, and that means people stop and ask her questions a lot. We’re getting you even more answers.
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How to protect packages from porch pirates
Amazon Prime Day kicked off on Tuesday, meaning 40% of U.S. households will have packages delivered in the next couple of days. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares tips for protecting packages from theft.
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How artificial intelligence is used to process insurance claims
Some healthcare providers now use artificial intelligence to predict whether a claim will be denied. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the story.
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Five ways to save on car insurance
Have you noticed your car insurance premium rise? News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan compiled five ways to save on car insurance.
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How to keep energy bills down amid the summer heat
Looking for ways to stay cool without hiking up the energy bill? News4’s Susan Hogan has some tips.
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Tips on how to save money when planning a wedding
News4’s Susan Hogan spoke with Tani Sockol, a wedding planner in Bethesda, on how to cut costs when planning a wedding.