|
02/28/2011
With April 18th fast approaching, it’s time to start the tax filing process that we all know and love. This tax season, if you are planning to get assistance from a tax preparer or even if you’re planning to do the leg work yourself, Better Business Bureau, along with the Internal Revenue Service recommend following these top ten tax filing tips.
|
|
|
|
08/23/2010
Finding an auto repair service is a challenge. Who should we call? Can they be trusted? Will they do what they say needs to be done? The BBB has some tips for finding a reliable auto repair shop.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
08/17/2010
An online ad offering a credit protection number (CPN) to clean up your credit score may sound like the perfect solution for bad credit. The problem is that the CPN is really a stolen Social Security Number (SSN), often belonging to a child.
|
|
|
|
08/16/2010
Before signing up with a satellite provider, read the contract closely to avoid unexpected charges
|
|
|
|
08/10/2010
The first day of school is a celebration of all things new and new things are great, until they don’t work, or they’re the wrong color, or the wrong size, etc. A savvy back-to-school shopper keeps...
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
07/29/2010
Better Business Bureau recommends that consumers try to work out a deal with the lender directly before paying out hundreds in upfront fees to a loan modification company.
|
|
|
07/29/2010
College students are very susceptible to identity theft. But the Better Business Bureau recommends seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.
|
|
|
|
07/26/2010
Consumers are bombarded every day with ads and e-mails offering services to manage or reduce debt and it’s hard to know which offer will work for them, let alone if the company can be trusted.
|
|
|
|
07/12/2010
If you are having credit problems, you have enough challenges without being fooled by fraudulent credit repair offers. They say they can help you, but can they? And what about that up-front fee they require?
|
|
|
06/30/2010
BBB warns consumers to beware of air duct cleaning businesses that employ bait and switch tactics or try to scare the homeowner into thinking they have a serious health-threatening mold problem.
|
|
|
06/26/2010
In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers.
|
|
|
06/10/2010
Online security and privacy concerns with social media sites such as Facebook have led users to question which websites they trust with their personal information.
|
|
|
|
06/03/2010
The mercury will soon be hitting 100 degrees in Southeast Texas and that means it is time to prepare your home for hot temperatures.
|
|