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05/13/2013

Don’t get bugged by the wrong pest control business

BBB tips for hiring an exterminator

04/03/2013

Keep your child and yourself a happy camper this summer

BBB tips on making a wise choice for your child’s summer camp activities

04/03/2013

Take Time in Finding Qualified Financial Planner

Who needs a financial planner? You do if you want to save, invest and grow your money and you have no clue as to how to get started or the best ways to achieve your financial goals.

01/28/2013

Check Tax Preparers Out, Avoid Scams And Turn Down Costly Refund Loans, BBB Advises

The BBB advises taxpayers to take time to check out tax preparers, avoid scams and turn down costly tax refund loans this tax season.

04/20/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Do Homework To Get The Most Out Of Green Tax Holiday

Missouri's Show-Me Green sales tax holiday can be a great time to replace aging appliances with more energy-efficient models if you do your homework, the BBB advises.

03/01/2012

Four BBB Tips for Driving a Good Deal When You Sell Your Car

When looking to sell your vehicle, you need to know how to get your car into the right hands. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your sale goes smoothly.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

01/04/2012

New Year’s Resolution: Lose Weight not Money

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. If you’re pledging to lose some pounds by joining a gym, Better Business Bureau recommends asking ten questions before signing on the dotted line.

11/23/2011

BBB Offers 10 Tips For Safe Online Shopping

With many shoppers switching to online retailers for holiday gifts, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering 10 tips for safe online shopping on Cyber Monday and throughout the season.

11/22/2011

Black Friday Shopping Tips from Your BBB

Before you head out the door for a block buster and get caught up in the frenzy, the BBB offers the following tip sheet to help you save time and money this Black Friday.

08/03/2011

Back-To-School Tax Holiday Is Savings Opportunity For Consumers Who Do Homework, BBB Advises

Back-to-school sales started in mid-July, but some smart shoppers are waiting for this year’s Missouri sales tax holiday to make major purchases of clothing and school supplies.

01/31/2011

Top Five Ripoffs When Buying Sports and Concert Tickets

Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable source.

01/31/2011

BBB’s Top Five Tips to Become a Savvy Consumer

As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.

12/22/2010

Check Deductibility, Charity Standards Before Making Year-End Gifts To Charity

The battle over taxes in Congress has many Americans wondering how much tax they’ll pay or what they will get back as a refund next year. But one thing is sure: You can only deduct charitable gifts made by the end of the year on this year’s return.

11/21/2010

Holiday Scams

Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud. Consumers can fall into any number of traps over the holidays and become victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season. “While the rest of us are pulling the decorations out of the attic, scammers are blowing the dust off of their tried and true holiday scams,” said Alison Southwick, BBB spokesperson. “We can all help make these holiday scams a ghost of Christmas’ past by not falling for them anymore.” BBB recommends being on the lookout for the following scams this holiday season: Scam shopping sites online We’re all looking for a great deal online, but some sites offer electronics or luxury goods at prices that are too good to be true. Every holiday season BBB hears from holiday shoppers who paid for a su