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12/13/2012

BBB’s advice for sending gifts this holiday season

Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.

12/05/2012

Toy safety: Important information for Santa’s helpers

Back in the day, lawn darts were the height of toy fashion. Now, parents gasp at the idea of giving their children a flying projectile with a sharp metal point. Safety has become paramount to both toy manufacturers and law makers.

11/25/2012

Tips for Safe Cyber Monday Shopping

BBB offers the “Top 10 Online Shopping Tips” to help fight unscrupulous online retailers, scammers and hackers.

11/21/2012

Don’t be left in the dark on Black Friday!

Black Friday is considered one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Millions of shoppers, having researched for weeks, visit their favorite retailers and wait in line for hours to score big and save money on their holiday wish list items.

08/16/2012

Guía de BBB para compras de regreso a la escuela durante el fin de semana libre de impuestos

La Federación Nacional de Minoristas reporta en el regreso de la escuela el gasto llegará a $83.8 mil millones este año. Situándose las compras para el regreso de la escuela el segundo mayor evento comercial del año. El fin de semana libre de impuestos ofrece una gran oportunidad para abastecerse de los artículos necesarios para el regreso a la escuela pero el Better Business Bureau anima a las familias planear con antelación para conseguir la mejor compra para su dinero.

12/12/2011

12 Schemes of the Holidays

Gifts and appeals may seem like true love, but Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington says be aware of the top 12 schemes of the holidays

10/28/2011

Military Families To Reduce Holiday Spending

In light of the economic downturn, military families are expected to cut back on Christmas shopping

11/30/2010

Top 20 Most Desired Gift Cards of 2010

Looking for the perfect gift card this holiday season? GiftCardRescue.com recently released the top 20 most-desired gift cards of 2010.

11/29/2010

10 Tips for Busting Holiday Stress

Shopping, traveling, shopping some more, holiday parties, shopping, holiday dinners, visiting relatives, decorating, shopping …

11/16/2010

Neiman Marcus Offers a New take on Holiday Window Shopping

The flagship Neiman Marcus store in downtown Dallas is offering a new kind of window shopping experience -- for children and for parents. Last year, the store installed a portal -- open at certain hou

11/14/2010

Holiday Gift Etiquette: Is Asking for Cash OK?

Strapped for cash this holiday season? You’re not alone. Many people are feeling the effects of the economic downturn. You may be tempted to ask for cash in lieu of gifts during the holidays, but is t

10/06/2010

Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Rise

Retailers may have a bright holiday season to look forward to this year, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation.

10/05/2010

Plan to Fly Over the Holidays? Book ASAP or Pay Big Bucks

Traveling over the holidays? You may think it's far off but travel experts are recommending booking your plans ASAP.ok

01/01/2010

100101a Start Saving Now for the Holidays with a Christmas Club Account

One way to budget for the added expense of gifts, food and decorations over the holidays is to take advantage of a Christmas Club. This budgeting tool has been provided by banks and credit unions for decades, and now some retailers are offering their own Christmas Clubs. Your Better Business Bureau advises that consumers can make this year’s holiday season easier on the family finances by setting up a Christmas Club account now.

12/01/2009

Mail-In Rebates: Now Available in Paper or Plastic

Retailers and manufacturers are changing the way they issue rebates and Better Business Bureau advises that it’s more important than ever to read the fine print when filing for a rebate.


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