November 2006    
CONTENTS
Consumer Warning!
Tips For Consumers
Shop With Speed and Ease on the Internet, But Be Cyber-Savvy!
Don’t Wait for the Post-Holiday Remorse; Develop a Financial Roadmap Today
Auto Theft Myths Versus Facts
CHARITY NEWS
BUSINESS NEWS
Government News You Can Use
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Consumer Warning!
Use Caution with Mystery Shopping Offers
Ads for mystery shopping jobs are on the increase. The BBB advises consumers seeking work-at-home or part-time jobs as mystery shoppers to be leery of some offers.
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Tips For Consumers
Holiday Toy Safety
Toys have changed over the years and the assortment can be astounding, particularly to those who haven’t toy-shopped in a while. Child safety, however, never goes out of style.
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Shop With Speed and Ease on the Internet, But Be Cyber-Savvy!


Thanksgiving weekend marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but many folks don’t wait for “Black Friday” to begin their search for gifts, food, clothing and other holiday-related purchases. They’re already using the Internet to decide where, when and how to get the best deals for their money.


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Don’t Wait for the Post-Holiday Remorse; Develop a Financial Roadmap Today
Signs of an economic slowdown are mounting and the holiday season will soon be upon us, a time when many people spend more money than they intended. The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to take the initiative now to develop a working budget to guide them through the holidays and beyond.
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Auto Theft Myths Versus Facts
In 2005, a vehicle was stolen every 25.5 seconds in the United States, based only on data for the 1,235,226 stolen vehicles reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
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CHARITY NEWS
‘Tis the Season to be Giving

Charities received more than $260 billion in donations in 2005, with the vast majority (75%) from private individuals. Americans are a generous people, and their spirit of giving soars during the holidays.


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BUSINESS NEWS
Thanking your Employees with a Holiday Gift
The holidays are a traditional time to express appreciation to others, and many businesses take this opportunity to thank their employees.
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Government News You Can Use
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