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09/02/2010
Mobile marketing is an effective way for small business owners to tap into a younger customer base. Better Business Bureau recommends owners check out the potential in geo-location apps like Foursquare or Yelp.
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09/02/2010
Life happens. Babies, weddings, funerals. Throw in graduations, promotions, maybe even birthdays and you’ve got all the ingredients needed for rash decisions.
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09/01/2010
As the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are preying on the unemployed.
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09/01/2010
The Better Business Bureau warns that some modeling agencies are just trying to make a fast buck and don’t deliver on promises of fame and fortune.
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09/01/2010
Your home can take a beating when a storm hits, and finding a roofing contractor you can trust isn’t easy. The Better Business Bureau recommends doing research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.
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09/01/2010
If a debt collector is contacting you about a debt you know you don’t owe, explaining your case can be an uphill battle. The Better Business Bureau recommends five steps to fight back.
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08/18/2010
If you moved and were unable to sell or rent out your house, you may be surprised to find that your homeowner’s insurance could stop covering it if it sits vacant for too long.
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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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08/11/2010
The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of CBBB, Inc., recently launched its first public service announcements, cautioning parents to be alert to their children’s activities on the Internet.
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08/10/2010
Consumers have reported receiving suspicious e-mails purportedly from Zappo's, an online shoe retailer. The BBB has determined these e-mails are fraudulent and do not originate from Zappo's.
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08/05/2010
BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do.
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08/04/2010
Recently your BBB received a call from a person who was upset because he was not able to return a car hood that he had ordered.
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08/03/2010
Before signing up with a satellite provider, read the contract closely to avoid unexpected charges
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07/30/2010
Better Business Bureau encourages families to keep the lines of communication open with their elders regarding finances and to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens.
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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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