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12/10/2012
The holiday season is upon us and many shoppers wishing to avoid long lines at stores or who just like shopping from the comfort of their home do much of their shopping online. It’s quick, convenient and your gifts are delivered right to your door. But have you considered what could happen if your merchandise is delivered to your home and you’re not there? Every year, packages are stolen from doorsteps, especially at the holidays. BBB offers the following tips to help ensure that you actually get your delivered packages.
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11/27/2012
With the joy of the holidays comes the stress of trying not to over-spend. The Better Business Bureau suggests that you plan ahead and stick to your budget so you are not one of the many consumers who overspend during the holidays and unfortunately, start the new year, in debt.
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12/07/2011
In these tough economic times, charitable giving requires a special commitment from givers. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that three-quarters (76%) of the charities that voluntarily participated in full, in-depth reviews through the Metro New York BBB Foundation met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability in 2011. This is only one of the findings available in the Metro New York BBB Foundation’s newly released Report on Metro NY BBB Charity Reviews.
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12/17/2010
Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) carefully review such sites to determine who is seeking the information, how it will be used and whether it will be shared with third parties.
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12/06/2010
BBB of Metro NY reminds donors that whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, how you give is just as important as what you give.
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12/01/2010
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York notes that while the holidays are a great time to celebrate family and friendship, they are also a prime time for falling victim to holiday fraud.
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11/22/2010
In order to fight these online grinches, BBB of Metropolitan New York recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
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11/12/2010
ATM skimming is a growing problem and the Better Business Bureau recommends consumers take a few steps to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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11/12/2010
Competition for holiday jobs will likely be fierce, and the Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.
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11/12/2010
In tough economic times, the Better Business Bureau recommends that mapping out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a financial holiday hangover in January.
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11/19/2009
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.
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11/19/2009
Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.
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11/19/2009
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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