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06/13/2011

BBB Tips to Avoid Being Flooded by Scam Artists

If it’s June in Northern Colorado, you can count on being under a flood watch. Sometimes the flooding is mild, other years homes and businesses are inundated by overflowing rivers. Living in Colorado – at least in terms of weather – is all about unpredictability.

06/01/2011

BBB Tips to Ensure Summer Fund Raiser Delivers on Its Promises

Tis the season for fun in the sun combined with a good cause. Charity golf tournaments, 5K runs/walks, and other outdoor fund raisers such as garage sales and ice cream socials now fill community calendars until the first frost hits the pumpkins in October.

01/14/2011

Beware 7 Red Flags When Applying to For-Profit Schools

Enrollment at for-profit schools has skyrocketed to 1.8 million students, a significant increase in students from a decade ago, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

01/05/2011

10 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Gym

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after the gluttony of the holiday season. And problems with gym memberships are among top reasons consumers nationwide call the BBB

12/29/2010

BBB tips for Determining Phony Lottery or Sweepstakes

Consumers across the U.S. and Canada frequently contact the Better Business Bureau to inquire about the legitimacy of mail and e-mail announcing they’ve won substantial sums of money in a sweepstakes or lottery.

12/13/2010

This Holiday Season, Give Wisely With Advice from BBB

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

12/03/2010

BBB Tips on Finding a Trustworthy Kennel for Your Pet

As much as pet owners may want to take their furry or feathered friends wherever they go, sometimes it’s not practical. This is why finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount.

11/23/2010

BBB Offers Safe Shopping Tips for Cyber Monday

Monday — the Monday following Thanksgiving — is now the most popular day to shop for the holidays, surpassing Black Friday.

11/17/2010

5 Steps to Creating, Keeping a Holiday Budget

Unless you’re among a select group of people, sitting down and creating a budget is not much holiday fun. The Better Business Bureau recommends that mapping out your spending in November, however, will help ease the strain of a financial holiday hangover in January.

11/15/2010

5 Travel Tips for Staying Safe Over the Holidays

The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house.

11/06/2010

Of Store Credit and Future Dreams

Before you walk the malls, take to the streets or hop on the Internet this holiday season, you’ll want to make sure you know where your credit card is. The best place is out of sight, out of mind.

11/05/2010

BBB Tips for Getting a Temporary Holiday Job

Many job hunters will get an early present this year because retailers are increasing the number of hires for the holiday season. Competition for these jobs will likely be fierce, and the Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.

10/29/2010

5 Ways to Fight Back Against Phone Bill Cramming

Sneaky little charges are making their way onto telephone bills and can go unnoticed for months. Victims of so-called “cramming” often face a tough battle to stop being billed every month and start getting their money back.

10/26/2010

What’s the Deal with Online Penny Auctions?

Online ads for penny auctions are cropping up on popular websites claiming that you can get great deals on iPads and other electronics.

06/02/2010

BBB: Say ‘I Do’ to Taking Control of Finances

After walking down the aisle – or even before saying their vows – newlyweds need to take control of their money or risk a rocky financial future, advises the Better Business Bureau.