The Wise Consumer

CONSUMER WARNINGS!
BBB Warns Spring Time Brings Home Improvement Scams
With warm weather approaching, Better Business Bureaus in the U.S. and Canada are warning homeowners to be on the lookout for home improvement scams. This is the time of year when less-than-reputable or unqualified contractors breeze into town promising a variety of services at cut-rate prices.
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TIPS FOR CONSUMERS
Selecting a Pest Management Company
Discovering that your house harbors insects or other pests usually elicits a strong reaction. If your response is to seek the immediate services of a pest control company, the BBB recommends taking time to select a reputable professional.
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Credit Reporting Agencies Announce New Scoring System to Help Consumers and Credit Grantors
The three credit reporting agencies - Equifax, Trans Union and Experian - recently announced a new credit scoring system to assist financial institutions to better evaluate loan applications and provide consumers with an easier way of measuring their financial health.
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Spring-Cleaning? Know What to Keep, What to Discard…and When
Springtime is here! Now is a good time to rid your home of the clutter and paperwork you have accumulated over the past year. When it comes to reviewing your financial records, how do you know what to discard and what to keep?
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BBB International Scholarship Program Seeks Ethical High School Students: Deadline Extended to May 19, 2006
The Better Business Bureau is currently seeking outstanding, ethical high school junior and seniors to enter its 2nd annual BBB International Student Ethics Award competition.
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You Hold the Keys to Making Good Vehicle Financing Decisions
Chances are, you would enthusiastically - and effectively - research nearly every aspect of a new or used car purchase prior to heading to the showroom. In fact, 6 out of 10 consumers do.
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Business Corner
Small Businesses are Urged to Protect their Data
Small businesses typically are not as focused on data security as are larger corporations. Some small business owners believe that locking up their storefront is sufficient protection against theft of important data.
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Charity News
Phone Calls for Charity - Potential Pitfalls
When the telephone rings and the caller is asking for a charitable donation, who's really on the other end of the line, and what happens with the donations?
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Government News You Can Use
What You Should Know About Higher FDIC Coverage for Retirement Accounts
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently announced that Congress has raised the limit on federal deposit insurance coverage, which protects against loss if a banking institution fails
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