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06/07/2013

Get the skinny before purchasing exercise equipment

BBB advice on buying exercise equipment

06/05/2013

Father’s Day Advice: Be Smart About Adventure Packages

Is Dad an adventure seeker? Is he up for the thrill of skydiving, whitewater rafting or other exciting adventures? How about golf lessons, a fishing trip, or a wilderness experience? With Father's Day on Sunday, June 16, Better Business Bureau is recommending that shoppers consider the fine print before purchasing high adventure activities or gift certificates for Dad.

06/05/2013

Summer Smarts: Keep Your Home Safe While You Are Away

With an estimated 136 million Americans going on at least one vacation this summer, safety and security precautions are a must. Proactive measures can help consumers keep their home safe from fire, carbon monoxide, and the threat of burglary while they are away.

06/05/2013

Cut Down on Junk Mail and Spam

There are a few things more annoying than junk mail, spam and unsolicited calls and texts messages. Not only are these unwanted communications an annoyance, but they can potentially lead to identity theft.

06/05/2013

Is Travel Insurance Right for You?

Before you finalize your vacation plans, be sure you have given careful thought to whether you need to purchase travel insurance. There are circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling.

06/03/2013

6 Tips to Protect Yourself When a Stranger Comes Knocking

Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.

05/17/2013

Don’t get spent when you rent

BBB offers tips on using your home for short-term rentals

05/03/2013

Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

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.

05/03/2013

Solar Panels – Make it a Sunny Decision

Going green is all the rage these days. Sometimes going green can save you money and other times you just have to think of it as helping to save the environment a little bit at a time, with no monetary savings.

05/03/2013

How to Claim Your Unclaimed Property

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?

04/23/2013

Online Pharmacies: Budget Stretcher or Big Danger

04/05/2013

Top Five Tips for Mobile Banking

In our tech-savvy world, everything is readily accessible and convenient…even banking. Gone are the days of waiting in line at the bank or even waiting for your computer to boot up.

04/05/2013

Take Me Out to the Ballgame…and Don’t Get Taken

Buying on the secondary market can be useful for non-season ticket holders, occasional fans, or those making a last-minute decision to head to the ball park. But how do you know if the tickets are real?

03/22/2013

BBB’s 9 Tips To Safeguard Your Identity, Keep Sensitive Records Safe

The BBB has 9 tips on which records to retain, which to shred, to protect your identity.

03/08/2013

Tips for Driveway Improvements

An attractive, well-kept driveway can help a home make a good first impression, provide protection against flooding, and even add value to your investment. But replacing a driveway can be a costly endeavor.