Extortionists are Using BBB Name to Scam Online Buyers
Better Business Bureaus have issued an international alert to warn about individuals who are fraudulently using the BBB name to extort money from online shoppers seeking to purchase "big-ticket" items advertised at "low ball" prices.

The Hail Season is Here
Summer time is the season for storms, and many times this means hail. While the average hail storm lasts about six minutes, the National Weather Service estimates that hail causes roughly $1 billion in damages each year.

In spite of their expressed concerns over issues of cyber-security and calls for a legislative solution, only 32 percent of voters trust Congress to do what's right for the Internet. On the other hand, 63 percent trust "consumer groups like the Better Business Bureau." That's one of the major "take aways" from a June 2005 nationwide survey of voters released by the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA).

When investing your money in any security, it is usually risky business. Making the wrong decision can cause you to lose your investment very quickly. According to the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), consumers who use the equity in their home to invest in securities are taking a big risk.

Tips on Selling Your Business
Perhaps it is your health, maybe your advancing age, or it could be a problematic business partner or economic downturn that has convinced you that it is time to sell your business. Whatever the reason, you will want to carefully put plans in place to ensure that you reap the maximum reward for your years of hard work.

Donors Show a Shift in Who They Donate To
Donors aren’t just giving for the sake of giving these days and certainly not to the usual charities. A recent study by the Giving USA Foundation reports that people are giving to organizations in which they have a direct stake, rather than to social service groups dedicated to helping those less fortunate.

Obtaining a Passport
You’re anticipating your trip abroad, but you still have one more item to cross off your checklist: applying for a passport. To help make this process easier, the U.S. Department of State has developed a publication – Passports: Applying for Them the Easy Way.