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Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing
Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing Posted: 5/14/2015

Like many others at this time of year, are you planning a trip? If so, you may want to look into purchasing travel insurance. No one wants to worry about what can go wrong while on vacation, but unfor.... Read more

Tags: travel insurance, consumer tips, travel agencies
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of
5 Deceptive Scams Small Businesses Should Be Aware Of Posted: 5/6/2015

Small to medium-sized businesses, churches, and nonprofit businesses have been hit hard by unscrupulous scammers perpetrating various scams. Some common schemes that affect small businesses are office.... Read more

Tags: scams, business tips, consumer tips
7 Signs of a Charity Scam
7 Signs of a Charity Scam Posted: 4/28/2015

The massive earthquake in Nepal and the Katmandu Valley area that is responsible for over 4,600 deaths has left devastation in its wake. As with any disaster, there are many caring individuals that wa.... Read more

Tags: charity, scams, consumer tips
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals
BCA Scam Watch: City Home Rentals Posted: 4/23/2015

Prospective tenants are displeased with City Home Rentals for taking their money and not delivering agreed upon services. The La Puente, California operator of a Pre-paid Rental Listing Service is acc.... Read more

Tags: scams, prepaid rental listings, consumer tips
Kim
Kim's Catch: Choice Home Warranty Posted: 3/12/2015

Several consumers and contractors are second-guessing their decision to transact business with Choice Home Warranty. The New Jersey based company has received complaints, not only from their customers.... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, home warranty, consumer tips
DirecTV - Not So Direct About Their Offers
DirecTV - Not So Direct About Their Offers Posted: 3/12/2015

If you watch television, you've no doubt seen commercials advertising DirecTV for $19.99 a month, with free premium channels and other incentives to get you to drop your remote and call to sign up for.... Read more

Tags: consumer tips, satellite services, Directv
Tax Professionals Can Help Victims of Tax I.D. Theft
Tax Professionals Can Help Victims of Tax I.D. Theft Posted: 3/10/2015

Tax season is a busy time for tax professionals. The same can be said about crafty criminals intent on stealing other people’s identities and committing fraud. Tax-related identity theft is on the ris.... Read more

Tags: id theft protection, consumer tips, tax preparation
Think Outside the Candy Box this Valentine
Think Outside the Candy Box this Valentine's Day Posted: 2/6/2015

February 14, Valentine’s Day, is fast approaching. Whether you’re single, attached, or your relationship falls in the “it’s complicated” category, if you’re looking for a way to change things up a lit.... Read more

Tags: events, consumer tips
Safe Travel Tips for Super Bowl Sunday
Safe Travel Tips for Super Bowl Sunday Posted: 1/29/2015

Super Bowl Sunday is not only one of the largest global sporting events, but it is also one of the most dangerous days to be on the road. Huge parties and events are planned for the day and a good num.... Read more

Tags: events, consumer tips, rideshare
Changes to Federal Cooling-Off Rule
Changes to Federal Cooling-Off Rule Posted: 1/13/2015

The FTC has amended its Cooling-Off Rule, a regulation enacted to address unfair and deceptive sales practices conducted at consumers' homes or locations other than the seller's place of business. The.... Read more

Tags: cooling off rules, consumer tips