Melanie Hastings is a News Anchor at KHQA. She covers a diverse range of topics including retail, e-commerce, finance, personal finance, and real estate, with a particular focus on seasonal themes such as holidays and shopping. Melanie's work has been featured in WJLA-TV and KRXI FOX 11 News, Reno.
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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
To ensure holiday gifts arrive on time, it's recommended to ship as early as possible.
By: Melanie Hastings
hostess gifts This holiday season you may be invited to some get-togethers or parties -- It is always appropriate to bring the host a small gift.
by Melanie Hastings Mon, December 16th 2024 at 3:30 AM A Dec. 13, 2024, photo of a 1040 2024 Tax Form. (7News) TOPICS:
By: Melanie Hastings
by Melanie Hastings Wed, December 18th 2024 at 3:30 AM FILE - In this photo illustration, money sits in a wallet on Aug. 29, 2017, in San Anselmo, Calif. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
By: Melanie Hastings
Some retailers are tightening their return policies this year -- It's because return fraud has become a huge problem.
By: Melanie Hastings
Now that Christmas is over, the real sales come in January . That's when stores get returned items and have to clear them out and make space before the spring.
By: Melanie Hastings
Heating your home is expected to cost 10% more on average this winter, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA).
By: Melanie Hastings
If you are struggling to pay your bills, some programs across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia can help.
By: Melanie Hastings
Summer camp is months away, but signup is happening in January and February -- Winter is when you get the best selection and the best deals.
By: Melanie Hastings
The 2024 tax filing season is fast approaching. The IRS will start taking returns on Jan. 27.
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