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Kid's Toy Safety Tips
Educational toys are an important part of a toddler’s life. Yet, it’s also important that toys be safe so that children do not get hurt while playing. [read more]
4-11-2006 9.31 / 10

CARU Launching Complete Review of Children’s Advertising Guidelines
CARU is focused on providing the children's advertising industry with the best possible guidance, which affect all children's advertisers. [read more]
2-6-2006 1.01 / 10

Changing Wireless Carriers? You Can Now Keep the Same Number
Families who would like to keep their wireless phone number when changing their wireless service carrier may now do so. [read more]
6-15-2006 7.50 / 10

Coping With Disasters
According to the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, over 40 percent of American families feel that they are not in control of their finances. [read more]
6-15-2006 5.00 / 10

How To Reduce the Amount of Spam You Receive
If you are like most families who have email accounts, you probably have noticed an alarming number of unsolicited emails or "junk" emails [read more]
6-22-2006 3.17 / 10

Planning a Cost-Effective Move
If your plans this summer include changing homes in a major move, the BBB has some advice. [read more]
6-22-2006 1.06 / 10

Child care expensive, in ever shorter supply
Tanya Jordan laughs when you ask her whether she realized before she had children how much child care would cost.[read more]
7-26-2006 5.00 / 10

Hurricane Protection
If you live in hurricane-prone areas you should prepare your family and your home to minimize damage. [read more]
8-9-2006 1.04 / 10

Prepaid Cell Phone Services
If you need a cellular phone, but do not want to commit to a year-long contract, a prepaid cellular phone may be a good option for you. [read more]
10-14-2006 5.00 / 10

Safe & Sound: Securing Your Home
The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to investigate the purchase of a home security system with the same care as they would any major purchase. [read more]
10-14-2006 5.00 / 10

Selecting Quality Child Care
To find quality child care, the Better Business Bureau advises that you start early and do plenty of research, here are some tips [read more]
10-14-2006 6.50 / 10

Top Consumer Myths!
The Better Business Bureau wants you to know the facts. Here are some popular assumptions: [read more]
10-14-2006 7.50 / 10

Vanity Pitches – Don’t Believe the Hype!
If you are a professional in your field you may be offered the chance to appear in a vanity publication. When in fact it is just a chance to empty your wallet. [read more]
10-14-2006 5.00 / 10

Steps to Starting Your Own Business
If your career goal is to be your own boss, consider the following: [read more]
10-19-2006 5.00 / 10

Understanding Check 21
Consumers who plan to write checks to pay for purchases are urged to be aware of a law that may change how you spend. [read more]
10-19-2006 1.00 / 10

Are You Sure Your Mattress is New?
Buying a mattress can be quite an experience. Here's some tips to narrow down the many factors that come into this kind of purchase. [read more]
10-19-2006 7.00 / 10

Beware of Predatory Practices in Home Mortgage Lending
For consumers with less than great finances finding an affordable loan can be a difficult task. Here are some tips. [read more]
10-19-2006 2.33 / 10

Cellular Service Plans
Cellular phones can be extremely useful, but you must choose a service plan with the options that best suits your needs. Here's some tips. [read more]
10-19-2006 5.00 / 10

Customer Satisfaction is a Two-way Street
At times the consumer bears some, or even all, of the responsibility for a dispute that is at issue. Here are some tips to avoid that entirely. [read more]
10-19-2006 5.50 / 10

BBB Offers Tips for Safe Shopping Online This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving weekend marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but many folks don't wait for "Black Friday" to begin [read more]
11-4-2006 5.00 / 10

The Holiday Season is Not a Time to Ignore Unpaid Bills
Consumers who are finding it difficult to pay their bills to take steps now to improve their financial situation. [read more]
11-10-2006 5.00 / 10

Tips for Holiday Toy Safety
Child safety never goes out of style and family members should always keep that in mind when selecting toys for youngsters. [read more]
12-4-2006 6.00 / 10

New Food, Beverage Initiative to Focus Kids' Ads on Healthy Choices
Shifting the mix of advertising messages to children so it may encourage healthier dietary choices and healthy lifestyles. [read more]
12-4-2006 5.00 / 10

State reverses policy on child-care payments for poor parents
The state has reversed its policy on child-care payments for some poor parents, returning responsibility to regional nonprofit organizations.[read more]
12-6-2006 5.00 / 10

BBB Tips for Happy Holiday Returns, Refunds and Exchanges
The Better Business Bureau reminds shoppers to know their return rights before making the purchase. It’s always better to ask, than to assume! [read more]
12-26-2006 5.00 / 10

 
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