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04/08/2013
During Financial Literacy Month in April, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to keep track of their credit reports to help prevent identity theft.
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04/01/2013
BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft
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03/19/2013
BBB advises consumers to get a contract in writing & set clear expectations
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01/15/2013
Feel like your paycheck is getting smaller? You’re not imagining it.
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01/09/2013
You want to buy a pricey item but cash flow is tight. You are offered a deferred-interest promotion. Minimal payments or no payments -- and no interest for a year. What should you do?
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01/04/2013
Old debt follows some consumers into the new year. There is no quick fix for financial resolutions and companies that make unrealistic guarantees probably can’t deliver.
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12/19/2012
To minimize the hassle of post-holiday returns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises shoppers to ask about retailers’ return policies before making a purchase.
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11/14/2012
Credit cards are nice to have until you have a problem with them. You are calling into what seems like the abyss. What should you do?
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10/13/2012
A recent study published by Carnegie Mellon University Cylab, a cybersecurity research center, found that children were targeted by identity thieves 51 times more frequently than adults. Better Business Bureau encourages parents to regularly monitor their children’s credit report to prevent devastating damage to their future.
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09/24/2012
If you use credit cards or owe money on loan, you are considered to be “in debt.” If you fall behind on a payment to your creditors, you may be contacted by a debt collector. Your Better Business Bureau has received close to 50 complaints in the past month against collection agencies and is reminding consumers about their rights.
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05/24/2011
In an important contribution to National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau and Capital One Financial Corp. have partnered to create a unique set of free resources to help small businesses learn how to effectively use and manage their credit. Recognizing that not every credit cardholder is the same, BBB and Capital One are pleased to announce the addition of a new free online Guide with tips and useful advice to help meet the unique credit and money management needs of small businesses.
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04/10/2011
If expense reports are piling up and you’re tired of hearing your employees complain about not getting reimbursements, it might be time to consider a business credit card. The Better Business Bureau offers advice to business owners on choosing the right credit card for your business.
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12/03/2010
Even if you’re choosy about which ATMs you use, you can still become a victim of identity thieves who place seamless devices on machines to steal debit card information. ATM skimming is a growing problem and the Better Business Bureau recommends consumers take a few steps to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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11/18/2010
The executive committee of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) unveiled the organization’s plans to address concerns raised by businesses and consumers as well as the Connecticut Attorney General.
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10/25/2010
Good news for those struggling to pay their bills: all of the new Federal Trade Commission regulations to help protect financially-desperate families from deceptive offers for debt relief will go into effect on October 27, 2010. While the new rule will have a significant impact on reducing predatory debt relief, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers that they still need to use caution when enlisting the help of a third party to get out of debt.
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