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01/04/2012

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

Now is the time to plan ahead so the 2012 holidays are merry and bright, not overshadowed by looming debt. Starting a Christmas Club account might be the perfect way to get your finances off to the right start this new year.

01/03/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

Your BBB has divided scams into nine major categories and picked the top scam in each, plus our Scam of the Year.

01/03/2012

New Year’s Resolution for Small Businesses: Set up a Disaster Plan for Your Business and Employees

Reacting to a natural disaster or emergency not only means ensuring the immediate safety of employees, but also planning how the business will continue to function in the aftermath.

12/20/2011

FTC Adds New Protections for Consumers Seeking to Work from Home

The Federal Trade Commission has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure that consumers have the information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.

12/14/2011

Weigh in on Gym Memberships

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after the gluttony of the holiday season. If you’re pledging to lose some pounds this year by joining a gym, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends asking questions before signing on the dotted line.

12/14/2011

BBB Tips for Happy Holiday Returns, Refunds and Exchanges

Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged? Your local Better Business Bureau wants to remind consumers to know their rights regarding returns, refunds and exchanges.

12/07/2011

URGENT SCAM ALERT: Email Claiming it’s From BBB is a Scam

Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that looks like it is from BBB, with the subject line “Complaint from your customers.” This e-mail is fraudulent; ignore its contents and delete it immediately. If you have already clicked on a link in the e-mail, run a full virus scan of your computer.

12/02/2011

Stay Warm and Cozy with an Energy Efficiency Plan this Winter

With a tough economy looming like the Grinch over this year’s holiday season, many people are looking for ways to save money through energy efficiency. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering a checklist for homeowners to safely prepare their homes for the cold winter months, and perhaps save a few dollars in the process.

12/01/2011

Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe when Boarding this Holiday Season

As much as pet owners may want to take their furry or feathered friends with them wherever they go, sometimes you can’t take them with you and finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount.

12/01/2011

BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Travel Headache

The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

While most retailers love the holidays and the increased sales of the last quarter of each year, no one looks forward to the dreaded post-holiday gift returns.

11/23/2011

BBB is NOT Sending this Email!

Businesses across the country have been receiving a spam e-mail purporting to be from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) regarding a complaint and referencing a complaint ID#. These e-mails are spam with virus potential.

11/17/2011

Sweepstakes Scam Pretends it’s the BBB Calling

Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula is cautioning businesses and consumers about phone calls that are purporting to be from your BBB about sweepstakes winnings. This is a scam – your BBB does not conduct sweepstakes.

11/07/2011

BBB Shopping Tips for the Holiday Buying Rush

While the holiday season is traditionally a time to be with family and friends, it also tends to be hectic times that can make any shopper feel harried. When shopping during the holidays, your Better Business Bureau (BBB) provides the following tips to consider:

11/03/2011

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday—the Monday after Thanksgiving—has officially replaced Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens the buyer up to attacks from scammers and hackers. In order to fight these online grinches, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.


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