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12/21/2010

Do’s and Don’ts of Giving and Receiving Gift Cards

Avoid getting ripped off by one of the nation’s most popular gifts

12/14/2010

I Got a _____ for Christmas and I Don't Want It!

During the holidays, there is much confusion about returning gifts to retailers. If you’ve ever bought something and expected that it would get returned, or are preparing to return gifts yourself, read on.

12/14/2010

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.

11/18/2010

BBB advice: Smart shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday has traditionally the biggest retail shopping day of the year, though last year, Cyber Monday – the Monday after Thanksgiving – officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular shopping day. Whether in the store or online, BBB offers advice to help you with your holiday shopping:

11/18/2010

Finding a Trustworthy Kennel to Board Your Pets

As much as pet owners may want to take their furry or feathered friends with them where ever they go, sometimes you can’t take them with you and finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. That’s why the Better Business Bureau has created a checklist to help pet owners choose a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.

11/15/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. The Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.

11/14/2010

Five Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads over the Holidays

The holidays can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house. The Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/10/2010

'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams

Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.

11/04/2010

More Consumers Are Checking with the Better Business Bureau Before Making a Purchase

We are finding that the number of people, who are checking with us first, before they part with their hard-earned money, is sharply on the rise.

11/02/2010

How to Get a Temporary Job Over the Holidays

Competition for holiday jobs can be fierce. The Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.

11/02/2010

Five Steps to Create and Keep a Holiday Budget

Mapping out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a financial holiday hangover in January. Here's five steps to get you started.

11/02/2010

Fighting Cold and Flu Season in the Workplace

Business owners can take a few simple steps to prevent illnesses from spreading and promote productivity throughout the workplace.

10/29/2010

Debit and Credit Card Skimming is on the Rise

Thieves stealing account info at ATMs and gas pumps more common