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02/06/2012

Valentine's Day Gift Giving Tips

BBB offers the following tips to make sure your Valentine's Day gifts are sent without a hitch!

02/06/2012

Avoid Auto Repair Scams!

Need a car repair? BBB offers the following tips on how to avoid getting scammed by an auto mechanic.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

As the Super Bowl nears, football fanatics should be on the lookout for counterfeit memorabilia, phony game tickets, and knock-off jerseys.

01/19/2012

Don't Forget Your Free Annual Credit Report

BBB reminds consumers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you can receive a free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies every 12 months.

01/09/2012

Don’t Cruise Your Way into a Vacation Scam

With the winter and spring months being prime time for getaway cruises, scammers are out in full force. BBB recommends the following tips to make sure you don't cruise your way into a vacation scam.

01/06/2012

Lose Weight, Not Money

Does your New Year's resolution involve shedding a few pounds this year? BBB offers important questions to ask when starting a gym membership.

01/05/2012

New Year’s Resolution: Avoid Holiday Debt by Starting a Christmas Club

Starting a Christmas Club early in the year may be a perfect way to avoid overspending around the holidays. BBB offers advice on setting up a Christmas Club account.

12/14/2011

Penny auctions can cost consumers hundreds

Penny auctions may look like a good deal, but many consumers don’t factor in the cost of bids. BBB advises consumers to understand penny auction sites first.

11/22/2011

Budgeting this Holiday Season

BBB offers tips on budgeting for this holiday season. What you should keep in mind while looking for the best holiday deals.

02/04/2011

BBB Advice on Hiring Snow-Removal Contractors

The cold weather is here and some locations have received several inches of snow fall. Removing mounds of snow can be a chore. Perhaps your plan is to leave the shovel in the garage this winter and hire a snow-removal contractor instead. Before you do, the Better Business Bureau recommends the following tips:

08/17/2010

Watch Out for New Credit Card Rules

More changes to the rules for credit card companies are on the way, effective August 22nd. These changes will affect penalty fees and rate increases on your credit card account.

07/30/2010

Beware of Deceptive Auto Loan Modification Offers

Ads on TV may promise to modify car loans and stave off a visit from the repo man, but some companies fail to carry through on their promises.

05/03/2010

2010 Census Takers Knocking on Doors: Be Cooperative But Cautious

The next phase of the 2010 Census begins in May and roughly 700,000 Census takers will start knocking on the doors of households that did not return their census form through the mail. BBB encourages anyone who didn’t return their form in the mail to prepare for a visit from a Census taker by learning what to expect and how to identify scammers.

03/01/2010

How BBB can help you become a savvier consumer

March 7 is the kickoff to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) and Better Business Bureau is a proud supporter of this nationwide effort to educate the public on how to become savvier consumers.

09/29/2009

Act Now to Take Advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.