Election Debates and Fact-Checking, and Their Relevance to Businesses
The recent televised election debates teach us several lessons relating to the power of words, body language and facts. The proper words in the right order can mean the difference between success and...
View ArticleFrom personal experience: The value of a 2nd or 3rd opinion
Perhaps a good secondary headline might be “Scammers try to Cheat BBB Employee During Furnace Maintenance.” Every day of the week I research the latest ways that criminals try to get consumers to part...
View ArticleReasons for Small Business Optimism About the 2012 Economy
Construction spending, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, climbed almost three times more than expected in October, providing a new sign of positive economic movement that affects almost every...
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Nature’s Wrath and the Best and Worst of Times
Still on the porch The Big Blizzard of 2013 will be remembered for many years or decades to come. Natural disasters are often used as yardsticks. As I shoveled my driveway, a neighbor asked me “where...
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Is an End to Illegal Robocalls in Sight?
You probably have never heard of Serdar Danis or Aaron Foss, but thanks to them, the end to illegal telemarketing robocalls may be in sight. Read on. If you are not already a victim and have never...
View ArticleDoes your Credit Card Company Know Where you are?
If you are on your way out of town for vacation or even a business trip, give your credit card company a heads up. I found out the hard way. I was on my way to Mexico, when, during a stopover in...
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Consumers Confused Whether Health Care Providers, Employment Agencies and...
Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Just Because You are asked for Your Social Security Number Doesn’t Mean you Must Provide It Connecticut Better Business Bureau is offering guidelines to clear up...
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BBB Urges Parents to Have a Plan to Introduce Their Children to the Internet
Personal and Family Safety are Prime Concerns as Kids Hop Online What age is appropriate for children to use the internet? Connecticut Better Business Bureau recommends parents have a discussion about...
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Don’t Call Back that Number on your Cell Phone
Answering or calling unknown numbers can cost you. Better Business Bureau is warning cell phone users about a new scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless...
View ArticleScammers Posing as Electric and Gas Company Representatives Threaten to Leave...
In a trend sweeping the country, criminals in Connecticut are posing as utility company employees, in an effort to extort money from frightened consumers. Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning...
View ArticleLuck, email and unexpected payments
What a lucky guy I am, according to emails I have received over the past several years. Let’s see, there are the seven lotteries, five free cruises, the online dates who are looking specifically for...
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Do You Know What you are Buying at Factory Outlet Malls?
Do you know what you are getting for your money an a factory outlet mall? Factory outlet malls are known for big discounts on everything from brand name clothing to luggage and electronics, however,...
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8 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Summer Camp Experience
BBB Urges Parents to Ask the Right Questions Before Signing a Contract Young campers’ biggest fear may be homesickness, but Connecticut Better Business Bureau says parents should be diligent in their...
View ArticleBBB Warns Consumers about Pervasive Income Tax Fraud
Internal Revenue Service says Tax-Related Scams Do Not Go Away at End of Tax Season Despite the passing of the 2013 income tax return filing deadline, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to...
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BBB Offers 6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Many Factors Impact this Important 3-Digit Number A credit score is probably the most important number that we carry through life, and Connecticut Better Business Bureau says there are several ways to...
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eBay Recommends Users Change Passwords in Wake of Data Breach
The popular online auction site, eBay, has acknowledged that passwords and other personal information could have been compromised in the wake of a data breach. eBay is encouraging its customers to...
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BBB Tips to Avoid Wedding Day Blues
Don't let your dream come true to turn into a nightmare Will your wedding day be a dream come true or a nightmare? According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau, soon-to-be newlyweds have their work...
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BBB Tips for Summer Job-Seekers
Know the Red Flags of Employment Scams to Avoid Serious Consequences Better Business Bureau is warning summer job-seekers to be aware of various employment scams that aim to obtain personal...
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Keep Your Children Safe Online This Summer
As summer approaches, Better Business Bureau urges parents to thoroughly prepare their children before allowing them to spend time unsupervised on the internet. The end of the school year offers an...
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BBB Tips for Saving a Bundle on Vacation Travel
Whether you are planning to load up the car with the family or fly to a getaway, Better Business Bureau says there are ways to reduce the sting of vacation expenses. Conventional wisdom used to...
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