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04/03/2013

April Is Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month and BBB will be sharing various ways in which you can become financially literate.

04/01/2013

A bad credit score is no April Fool’s Day joke

BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft

03/15/2013

New Merchant Surcharges on Credit Purchases

Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt.

03/08/2013

New Merchant Surcharges on Credit Purchases

Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt.

01/10/2013

Don’t Let Paperless, E-Receipts Compromise Your Personal Information

Have you ever opted for a paperless, e-receipt? Some retailers and banks have started offering customers the option of receiving receipts from purchases and ATM transactions via email.

01/10/2013

Three Things You Need to Know Before Investing

Investments take risk; sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. But smart investors know that the best way to minimize risk is to educate yourself.

01/09/2013

Pitfalls of Deferred-interest Credit Cards

You want to buy a pricey item but cash flow is tight. You are offered a deferred-interest promotion. Minimal payments or no payments -- and no interest for a year. What should you do?

12/06/2012

Unwanted Renewal Fees

Recently, we opened our credit card bill to see charges we did not recognize or want.

12/04/2012

BBB Tips: Staying Safe While Using Your ATM Machine

You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry! ATM safety is crucial during the holiday season.

11/30/2012

Sticking to Your Holiday Budget

With the joy of the holidays comes the stress of over spending…and over-spending.

03/31/2012

Boost Credit Scores

Better Business Bureau serving Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit & Wayne Counties offers tips to improve credit scores.

02/15/2012

BBB Warns Consumers About "Robo Calls"

Consumers across the country are telling the Better Business Bureau that they are being harassed by recent "robo calls" to their home and cell phones that offer to lower their interest rates.

02/07/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credit Reports Regularly With Credit Bureaus

Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises. But many 'free' credit repair services are scams.

02/03/2012

Don’t Let an “Authorization Hold” Hold You Hostage

When dining out at a fancy restaurant or spending the night away in a hotel, it’s important to take notice of what the banking industry calls an “authorization hold” on your credit card.

12/27/2011

Return Fraud Causing Retailers to Tighten Return Policies

As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.


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