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12/14/2011

Holiday Ad Survival Guide

BBB Tips on Making Sense of Holiday Ads

11/23/2011

“Dear Santa” Websites Should Be Used With Caution

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising parents to exercise caution before letting children write to Santa online this holiday season.

11/22/2011

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

In order to fight online grinches, your Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips to stay safe when shopping online for the holidays.

11/09/2011

BBB’s Guide to Savvy Holiday Shopping

Whether consumers plan to brave crowds of early-bird shoppers Friday morning or shop online from the comfort of their home, there are plenty of options available this holiday season for even the thriftiest of shoppers.

12/29/2010

Be a Savvy Consumer in 2011

Resolutions to avoid scams, prevent ID theft and save money

12/15/2010

BBB Advises College Bowl Fans to Shop Smart for Tickets

With college football’s national championship game in our own backyard this season, BBB warns local fans to beware of fraudulent sellers when shopping for college bowl tickets online.

12/13/2010

What Happened to My Rebate?

Rebate offers generate excitement for consumers as they spot the savings by purchasing a rebate-eligible item. However, some retailers and manufacturers have changed the way they issue rebates and consumers need to read the fine print before purchasing an item that offers a rebate.

12/13/2010

Is your charitable donation eligible for tax credit?

Before making a contribution, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends selecting an organization you can trust and reminds you of the requirements when claiming your contribution as working poor tax credit.

12/08/2010

Gift Cards—Popular Stocking Stuffer Offers More Protection This Holiday Season

Santa might load his sleigh with toys, clothes and jewelry, but many hurried moms (and dads!) will opt to lighten their holiday shopping carts with gift cards and this year they can expect additional protection for their gift card purchases.

11/24/2010

Top 5 Holiday Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.

11/23/2010

2010 Holiday Layaway Checklist

This season many consumers are taking advantage of layaway programs offered by retailers. Layaway is a great alternative for consumers who want the option to pay over time, but who don’t want to stretch the limit on their credit cards.

11/22/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday—the Monday after Thanksgiving—has officially replaced Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens the buyer up to attacks from scammers and hackers. In order to fight these online grinches, your Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.

11/15/2010

Five Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads over the Holidays

The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather if traveling outside of Arizona. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so the Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/12/2010

How to Get a Temporary Job Over the Holidays

Many job hunters will get an early present this year as 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.

11/09/2010

Board Your Pets at a Kennel You Can Trust

As much as pet owners may want to travel with their furry or feathered friends during the holidays, sometimes it is not an option so finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. That’s why the Better Business Bureau has created a checklist to help pet owners choose a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.