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09/01/2010

Don’t Get Taken by a Modeling Scam

The Better Business Bureau warns that some modeling agencies are just trying to make a fast buck and don’t deliver on promises of fame and fortune.

09/01/2010

Find a Roofer You Can Trust

Your home can take a beating when a storm hits, and finding a roofing contractor you can trust isn’t easy. The Better Business Bureau recommends doing research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.

09/01/2010

Five Steps to Take When a Collector Comes Calling for a Debt You Don’t Owe

If a debt collector is contacting you about a debt you know you don’t owe, explaining your case can be an uphill battle. The Better Business Bureau recommends five steps to fight back.

08/18/2010

Your Vacant Home May Not Be Insured

If you moved and were unable to sell or rent out your house, you may be surprised to find that your homeowner’s insurance could stop covering it if it sits vacant for too long.

08/17/2010

Watch Out for New Credit Card Rules

More changes to the rules for credit card companies are on the way, effective August 22nd. These changes will affect penalty fees and rate increases on your credit card account.

08/17/2010

Scam Alert -- Websites Sell SSNs as Credit Score Fixers

An online ad offering a credit protection number (CPN) to clean up your credit score may sound like the perfect solution for bad credit. The problem is that the CPN is really a stolen Social Security Number (SSN), often belonging to a child.

07/30/2010

Watch Out For Common Scams Targeting Seniors

Better Business Bureau encourages families to keep the lines of communication open with their elders regarding finances and to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens.

07/30/2010

Seven Ways for College Students to Fight Identity Theft

College students are very susceptible to identity theft. But the Better Business Bureau recommends seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.

07/30/2010

Beware of Deceptive Auto Loan Modification Offers

Better Business Bureau recommends that consumers try to work out a deal with the lender directly before paying out hundreds in upfront fees to a loan modification company.

07/22/2010

New Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM Cards

On July 1st, new rules went into effect concerning overdrafts on debit or ATM cards. The change gives consumers the ability to choose what happens when you make a charge and don’t have enough money in the account.

07/22/2010

Your Cell Number is not Going Public

Have you gotten a forwarded email that says all cell phone numbers are going to go public and you will be spammed by unwanted sales calls? Actually, it’s not going to happen.

07/01/2010

Tips on Understanding Debt Management Programs

When faced with overwhelming credit card debt, we’re awash with options on how to deal: handle it on our own; try debt settlement; obtain a debt consolidation loan; file for bankruptcy; tap home equity, or join a debt management program through a credit counseling agency.

06/30/2010

Find an Adoption Agency You Can Trust

While celebrities might make adoption look easy, the Better Business Bureau recommends doing your research when enlisting the help of an adoption agency.

06/30/2010

Don’t Get Sucked in By Deceptive Air Duct Cleaners

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to beware of air duct cleaning businesses that employ bait and switch tactics or try to scare the homeowner into thinking they have a serious health-threatening mold problem.

06/15/2010

Flood Insurance: Is It for You?

Recent and the prediction of an active 2010 hurricane season may have you wondering if you should have flood insurance. Here are some facts that may help answer your questions.