Melanie Hastings is a news anchor for WJLA-TV, focusing on local news in Washington, D.C. Her articles cover a range of topics including consumer trends, crime reports, financial advice, and real estate updates. With her expertise in local news, Melanie provides valuable information to viewers and readers in the D.C. area.
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Melanie's coverage primarily revolves around personal finance, taxes, and retail trends with a local focus on Washington D.C. Given her emphasis on seasonal content, she may be interested in pitches related to holiday shopping tips, last-minute tax advice for local residents, or insights into consumer spending behaviors specific to the region.
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By: Melanie Hastings
Self-storage is a multi-billion dollar industry. Last year the self-storage industry raked in $44 billion in the U.S.
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 2 and along with it being the unofficial end of summer season, it also means big sales from major retailers.
By: Melanie Hastings
As kids head back to college this fall, the value of a traditional four-year degree is increasingly under scrutiny.
If you're headed overseas any time soon, along with your packing, hotel reservations and flights, make sure to set up your phone plan in advance.
By: Melanie Hastings
If a shiny new vehicle is in your future, you may be wondering, what is the best time to buy a car? Should you act now, or wait until the end of the year?
By: Melanie Hastings
by Melanie Hastings Tue, October 8th 2024 at 4:38 AM VIEW ALL PHOTOS
By: Melanie Hastings
The cost of car insurance is up 18.6% compared to a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than half of Americans said they've noticed an increase in their car insurance rate in the past year. Those rates are based on several factors: your age, sex, vehicle and driving record.
During the cool crisp fall season, many people head out to a pumpkin patch to pick their perfect pumpkin and more people are choosing specialty pumpkins.
By: Melanie Hastings
Financial advisors agree one good way to save for college is to open a 529 account.
By: Melanie Hastings
The fall real estate market in the DMV is mixed: Home sales and prices are down a bit, but inventory and showings are up.
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