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06/13/2011
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.
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06/01/2011
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.
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01/14/2011
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.
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01/05/2011
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
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12/29/2010
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.
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12/13/2010
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.
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12/03/2010
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.
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11/23/2010
Monday — the Monday following Thanksgiving — is now the most popular day to shop for the holidays, surpassing Black Friday.
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11/17/2010
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.
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11/15/2010
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.
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11/06/2010
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.
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11/05/2010
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.
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10/29/2010
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.
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10/26/2010
Online ads for penny auctions are cropping up on popular websites claiming that you can get great deals on iPads and other electronics.
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06/02/2010
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.
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