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How Is Your Credit Score Calculated?
Here is how it’s calculated, explained with the help of some Barbie dolls.
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Organic, Free Range or Cage-Free? Egg Labels Explained
With dozens of egg options at different prices, including for cage-free, free range and organic, what does it all mean, and is it worth paying more? Consumer Reports helped explain.
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How to Use Your Bed Bath & Beyond Gift Cards and Points Before It's Too Late
Time is running out to use gift cards and coupons at Bed Bath & Beyond and BuyBuy Baby.
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‘Hit Pause': Try This Spending Freeze Challenge
Ditching auto-renewal and reevaluating your budget can help save money. News4’s Susan Hogan is working 4 you on ways to get closer to financial freedom.
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Is Tipping Getting Out of Control? A Lot of People Seem to Think So
Consumers are posting rants on social media complaining about tip requests at drive-thrus, while others say they’re tired of being asked to leave a gratuity for a muffin or a simple cup of coffee at their neighborhood bakery.
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What You May Not Know About Disputing a Charge Through Your Credit Card Company
A consumer may win a dispute about a charge with a credit card company, but the merchant can still try to collect. Here’s what to know.
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Why Are Egg Prices Soaring? The Bird Flu Outbreak is Partly to Blame
A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs, has led to U.S. egg prices more than doubling over the past year, and hatched a lot of sticker shock on grocery aisles.
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Breaking Down October's Consumer Price Index
A local economic expert discusses the pros and cons of a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing how much consumers paid for everyday goods in October.
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‘I Range From About $1,000 to $2,000 a Week': Mom Is Cleaning Up With This Side Hustle
With inflation still causing prices to climb, we’re all looking for ways to save money, or even make some, too. There are some interesting side hustles to make some extra cash from your home. In fact, NBC Washington found one local woman who is cleaning up and cashing in by doing a little dirty work. Washing clothes might be...