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12/21/2011
Flash forward to the day after Christmas: All of the presents have been opened and now it’s time to return those that don’t fit or that Santa didn’t get “just right.”
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12/20/2011
Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.
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12/17/2011
It's natural to give to charities in the holiday season, perhaps by texting a donation or making a purchase with a portion to charity. Pamela Yip in The Dallas Morning News gives tips from BBB on how to give, but give wisely.
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12/16/2011
Gift cards are popular but consumers should read the fine print to keep from losing out on the value of the cards, reports Ginger Allen of CBS11-TV. BBB in Dallas reminds consumers that terms and conditions of gift cards can vary.
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12/01/2011
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.
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12/01/2011
BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.
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12/01/2011
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.
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11/28/2011
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.
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11/22/2011
On Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, many consumers begin their holiday shopping and retailers offer bargains to lure in shoppers. BBB offers tips to help shoppers save time and money.
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11/22/2011
Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year
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11/21/2011
Small Business Saturday is dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year. BBB advises consumers to support the small businesses in their area.
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11/08/2011
One way to pay for holiday gifts is layaway, but know what you're getting into, says Pamela Yip in The Dallas Morning News. See if the seller has "a good BBB rating," says Jeannette Kopko of the BBB in Dallas.
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11/01/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa website this holiday season.
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11/01/2011
Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to check out chimney cleaning services to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.
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11/01/2011
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.
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