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05/06/2013

BBB Advice Can Help Parents Find Safe, Rewarding Summer Camps For Children

The BBB has 9 tips to help parents find safe, reliable and satisfying summer camps for children.

12/05/2012

Toy safety: Important information for Santa’s helpers

Back in the day, lawn darts were the height of toy fashion. Now, parents gasp at the idea of giving their children a flying projectile with a sharp metal point. Safety has become paramount to both toy manufacturers and law makers.

10/22/2012

BBB and Federal Government Warn Consumers and Repair Shops about Counterfeit Vehicle Airbags

Better Business Bureau is alerting motorists they may be at serious risk if they have had their vehicle’s airbags replaced within the last three years by an independent repair shop.

10/10/2012

Life Threatening Times

It is that time of the year when what is in your home could be life threatening. How safe is your house?

09/07/2012

In an Emergency, When Seconds Count, Know Where to Turn

September is National Preparedness Month and what better time to ensure your family’s emergency readiness than with a month dedicated to your safety. Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when the seconds start to count.

06/28/2012

BBB Tips On Fireworks Safety

Fireworks are fun to watch but safety should be your first concern

04/20/2012

Research “Green” Claims Before Spending All Your Green

Nowadays, it is hard for consumers to go shopping without being bombarded with products advertised as “environmentally safe,” “degradable” and “ozone friendly,” but how does a consumer have confidence in a product or service advertising itself as “green?”

02/09/2012

Debit Card Dangers

BBB Offers Safe Swiping Tips

01/16/2012

Finding A Fitness Club After Making New Year's Resolutions

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after enjoying tasty holiday treats. If you’re pledging to lose pounds this year by joining a gym, BBB recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.

12/19/2011

Road Safety Tips for Holiday Road Trips

With less than a week until Christmas, many families are finalizing their holiday plans. Whether you’re taking a trip to a family member’s house or a friend’s house, Better Business Bureau recommends putting some extra thought into your travel plans.

12/03/2011

Tips for Avoiding Online Schemes to Steal Your Money

While many of us are pulling the decorations out of the attic and getting ready for food, family and friendship, the crooks are dusting off old holiday scams and inventing new ones. Many of them take advantage of the increasing propensity of people to shop online.

11/17/2011

BBB's Top Tips for Holiday Shopping Time

With the season's busiest shopping days ahead, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington gives buyers the top tips for holiday spending.

09/28/2011

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Expands Recall of Little Tikes™ Toy Workshop and Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

The United States Consumer product Safety Commission (CPSC) has expanded a voluntary recall of 1.7 million toy workshop and tool sets because they pose a choking hazard to children.

07/04/2011

Looking for a way to get in shape?

Looking for a way to get in shape? Joining a health club, fitness center, gym or sports club can be a great way to improve your physical condition

06/28/2011

BBB Logged Hundreds Of Complaints About Auto Warranty Firms In Last Year

Consumers continue to tell the BBB they feel tricked by the auto service contract industry's misleading advertising or duped into spending thousands of dollars for contracts with little or no value.


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