CT Better Business Bureau

A report released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated there were more than 193,000 toy-related injuries to children younger than 15 years of age in 2011.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be careful where they get gift cards and what information they provide to receive them.

Every year, thousands of shoppers fall victim to the holiday deals that seem too good to be true and lose money to bogus charity pleas that pull at the heart strings.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau urges consumers to be extremely careful when buying a puppy as a holiday gift because of the proliferation of scams associated with puppy sales.

Although retailers are anticipating an increase in holiday spending over last year, Connecticut Better Business Bureau says that doesn’t mean you have to break your budget.

According to a 2012 survey conducted for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, (NAIC) many Americans don’t know the minimal information they are obliged to share with another driver.

Whether your property needs repairs in the aftermath of a hurricane or any other kind of disaster, don’t be coerced or frightened into making a hasty decision or choosing an unknown contractor.

When a hurricane, storm or fire destroys your home or apartment, the loss can be devastating. Insurance can take some of the sting out of that loss by reimbursing you for the cost of replacing your possessions.

A malfunctioning heating system can be potentially dangerous, though some furnace repair businesses – including oil companies – may say a furnace is leaking carbon monoxide when it isn’t.

While layaway plans are an attractive alternative to credit cards, Connecticut BBB advises consumers to understand terms and conditions to avoid charges that could increase an item's cost.