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12/06/2012

Make Sure Your Holiday Giving is Wise Giving

December is a critical fundraising month for charities. Many people make year-end gifts for tax reasons, or to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and generosity to those less fortunate.

12/06/2012

Purchasing a Gift Card? Read This First!

Gift cards may take the guess work out of gift giving, but you sure don’t want to leave the recipient feeling bamboozled.

12/23/2011

BBB’s Naughty and Nice List

Better Business Bureau predicts they are going to be less “Grinchy” about their gifts than they have been in years past. BBB checked Santa’s list and here’s what they found:

12/01/2011

Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe when Boarding this Holiday Season

When you can’t take your pet with you, finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. The Better Business Bureau created a checklist to help owners choose a reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

12/01/2011

BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Travel Headache

Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/22/2011

Keep Your Holiday Budget on Track

Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year

11/21/2011

Cyber-Monday: Great Deals to Be Had, But Watch Out for Scams

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.

11/01/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam

With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.

11/01/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Support Small Business Saturday

In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Better Business Bureau is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

11/01/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

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.

12/14/2010

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.

12/01/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

There are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. 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.

11/15/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. The Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.