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03/15/2010

From FOX 4 and 1300 AM KSET: Unsolicited Credit Card Offers - What to Do!

Unsolicited credit card offers pour into mailboxes every day and offer no annual fee, low annual rates, and pre-approved credit limits. How do you sort them all out? What should a person do?

03/09/2010

Foreclosed Homes Can Be A Bargain For Some, A Nightmare For Others, BBB Warns

Savvy home buyers may find bargains among foreclosed homes, but the BBB urges home shoppers to educate themselves about the potential pitfalls before they commit to a purchase.

03/09/2010

From KFDM "Live at 5": Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer

According to the IRS, 80% of Americans enlist the help of a tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes. Unfortunately, the BBB receives thousands of complaints against tax preparers.

03/08/2010

From FOX 4 and 1300 AM KSET: Buying a Pre-Owned Truck or Automobile

Before launching your search for a good deal on a used or pre-owned car or truck, spend some time considering your options and doing your homework.

03/03/2010

Tips on Finding a Roofing Contractor

As an industry, roofers received more inquiries than any other industry in Southeast Texas in 2009. But unfortunately, they also ranked in the top 5 industries with the most complaints filed.

03/02/2010

Top Five Reasons to Fill Out the 2010 Census Form

Better Business Bureau encourages everyone to take a few minutes to fill out the census form when it arrives in the mail in March. Here are our top reasons why you should participate.

03/01/2010

How BBB can help you become a savvier consumer

March 7 is the kickoff to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) and Better Business Bureau is a proud supporter of this nationwide effort to educate the public on how to become savvier consumers.

01/12/2010

From "Live at Five" on KFDM: Automobile Repairs – Help or Horror??

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.

12/07/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online

BBB warns online shoppers that some deals for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.