http://easttexas.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=74&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Credit Repair Organizations have attracted considerable attention as a "problem industry." If you know what to look for, you can discern the good from the bad. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/credit-repair-organizations-and-the-law-12643 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. The Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. The BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-13327 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/091103c-five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13332 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/091103d-bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13334 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/new-time-share-scam-13467 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Many small business owners are struggling to stay afloat and are being forced to make tough decisions - such as instituting layoffs or budget cuts. In the wake of these decisions, office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. The Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/091103e-bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale-13518