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05/03/2013
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.
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05/03/2013
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.
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05/03/2013
Do you have unclaimed property? If so, how would you know? Is it worth it to pay a service to help you identify unclaimed property?
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08/30/2012
In the wake of Hurricane Isaac and other storms threatening coastal regions of the U.S., this season, BBB serving Central California offers the following tips to help donors Americans decide where to direct donations to assist hurricane victims
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02/03/2011
Using singles and dating websites, these scammers pretend to be people looking for relationships, often stealing photos from modeling and social network sites.
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01/31/2011
Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable source.
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11/02/2010
ATM skimming is a growing problem. Here are a few easy steps consumers can take to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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08/17/2010
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.
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08/02/2010
Even if you think your business is too small to merit a privacy policy, the Better Business Bureau advises that if you have a website, you will benefit by having a comprehensive privacy policy.
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08/02/2010
You've found the house of your dreams and now all you need is a loan. With dozens of competing lenders and mortgages to choose from, you may think that today's home loan market is very confusing. The challenge is to match the mortgage to your personal situations Though many mortgage choices are available, they all fall into two categories: fixed, in which the interest rate and sometimes the payments do not vary, and adjustable/variable, in which they do. There are also a number of "creative financing" alternatives that can be combined with either fixed or adjustable rate mortgages including shared appreciation, wraparounds, assumable loans, seller financing, "convertible" mortgages and/or buy-downs.
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07/30/2010
College students are very susceptible to identity theft. But the Better Business Bureau recommends seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.
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05/17/2010
Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales.
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12/16/2009
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has put a number of incentives in place for taxpayers who think “green” and make energy-efficient home improvements in 2009 or 2010.
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12/15/2009
it is estimated between 40-60% of rebates are never redeemed
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10/02/2009
Discovering that your house harbors insects or other pests usually elicits a strong reaction. If your response is to seek the immediate services of a pest control company, the BBB recommends taking time to select a reputable professional.
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