Susan Hogan is the consumer reporter for News4, continuing NBC4’s decades-long mission of providing important and impactful information to people in the Washington region.
After covering consumer news for almost 25 years in New England, Hogan joined News4 in early 2016.
Through her NBC4 Responds campaign, Hogan works with a team of specialized producers to investigate consumer complaints. Their goal is to recoup money and get refunds consumers deserve.
Hogan began her career in Boston and Bangor, Maine. She joined WPRI-TV in Providence in 1992 and built up the station’s consumer unit to a well-known entity. Her reports helped viewers save time, exercise caution and recover millions of dollars over the years.
Her work has been recognized many times, including by two attorneys general who presented her with the prestigious Justice Award in recognition of her commitment to consumer protection. Susan has also received numerous Emmy and Associated Press Awards for her work.
Hogan is a native of New England and a graduate of Syracuse University. She is an avid runner, completing both the 2014 and 2015 Boston Marathons. She has three children and lives in Northern Virginia.
The Latest
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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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Sick of egg shortages? You can actually rent chickens. Here's how.
Ever thought of raising your own backyard chickens? Companies such as Rent the Chicken can do most of the hard work for you.
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Sick of egg shortages? There are rental chickens now
Rent the Chicken connects farmers with people interested in raising chickens without the commitment. Here’s what it costs and how it all works.
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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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Why costs could rise for people taking Ozempic and Wegovy copycats
People who have depended on off-brand versions of Wegovy and Ozempic will likely have to pay more now that a nationwide shortage of the weight-loss and diabetes drugs has ended. Drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s supply of the popular GLP-1 prescriptions now meets or exceeds demand, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. In 2022, the FDA declared increased demand caused a…
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Vacations, flowers, caskets: Some unexpected wholesale club perks
Take full advantage of your wholesale club membership to save some money. News4’s Susan Hogan highlights how you can save by using some perks you may not know about.
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How to maximize credit card points
Credit card points can be a huge benefit if you know which card to use and how the system works. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
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Quick Question: What do Trump's reciprocal tariffs mean for consumers?
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.
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Egg prices: What to know as farmers cope with bird flu
Consumers have faced elevated egg prices for months. As the industry continues to face bird flu, there’s no end in sight.
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Egg freezing: What to know about the costs and questions to ask
Here’s what to know about the real costs of egg freezing and what to know before you start.
