Working 4 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.

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…

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.

Here’s one way to save money at the grocery store. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Some healthcare providers now use artificial intelligence to predict whether a claim will be denied. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the story. 

Have you noticed your car insurance premium rise? News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan compiled five ways to save on car insurance. 

Looking for ways to stay cool without hiking up the energy bill? News4’s Susan Hogan has some tips. 

News4’s Susan Hogan spoke with Tani Sockol, a wedding planner in Bethesda, on how to cut costs when planning a wedding.

New rights and protections are coming to users of buy now, pay later loans, especially when it comes to refunds and billing errors. News4’s Susan Hogan tells what to expect.

As you book your summer vacation, when are trip protection offers worth it and when is it better to skip them? News4’s Susan Hogan asked Consumers’ Checkbook.

Three out of four Americans use one or more banking app, a Consumer Reports survey found. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares what to know about banking digitally.

Buying from a retailer that offers a low-price guarantee seems like a no brainer. But Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan warns that a lot of conditions are buried in the fine print.

If your utility bill is due and you’re struggling to keep up with payments, there are some government grants that can assist you.

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares programs that can help get your bills under control.