Consumer Warnings!
BBB Warns College-Bound Students and Parents to Beware of Financial Aid Schemes
The Better Business Bureau is warning college-bound students and their parents to be wary of financial aid fraud perpetrated by companies promising big bucks for college tuition, but who ultimately take your money and leave you with nothing.
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Mortgage Foreclosure Scams on the Rise
Across the U.S., homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure are being scammed by foreclosure “rescue” companies promising to save their house but that only take their money. In light of this emerging trend, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that gloomy forecasts for the housing and financial markets means that increasingly more people could fall prey to mortgage foreclosure scams in the coming months and years.
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Finding a Tutor
If your child is having a hard time learning to read, needs a hand with their calculus homework, or could use some help in developing better study skills in general, a tutor may be the answer.
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Choosing a Reputable Online Degree Program
Looking to take your career to the next level with some impressive credentials to add to your resume? Online degree programs are an emerging education trend and present an attractive education option for busy people who are looking to add experience and qualifications to their resume.
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Congressional Activities Affecting You and Your Credit Card Use
When managed responsibly, credit cards are both useful and convenient for millions of consumers on a daily basis. However, according to the Federal Reserve, outstanding U.S. consumer credit card debt was at nearly $1 trillion by the close of 2006. Moreover, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) system logged more than 6,700 complaints last year about credit cards and the various plans marketed to consumers.
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Threat from Cyber Criminals Remain Potent
There's a lot consumers can do to avoid becoming cybervictims, but few do anything. According to the 2007 Consumer Reports' State of the Net survey, threats from cybercriminals remain potent.
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Business Corner
Businesses Benefit by Heading Back to School
Back to school season is here. This is good news for a business owner, as colleges and universities are a superb resource for finding part-time workers, for professional development, and for networking. Here is some advice on how you can work together with local colleges to help build your company and expand your expertise.
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Govenment News You Can Use
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