CT Better Business Bureau

Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises parents to do the necessary research to find a safe, reliable and appropriate child care facility.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says income tax scams are being spread by word of mouth among unsuspecting and well-intentioned individuals who tell friends and relatives.

Being a savvy consumer is ultimately about using money wisely. This year, resolve to create a budget, research businesses before buying and taking measures to protect yourself from scammers

Connecticut Better Business Bureau cautions consumers to think twice about unsolicited offers to have their chimney cleaned.

The same way as consumers know to protect their wallets and purses from pickpockets when they are shopping in stores, the Internet requires habits to ensure financial and personal information is not stolen online.

As the popularity of e-readers and e-books grows, so does the proliferation of related scams.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting children write to Santa this holiday season.

Though the holidays are forefront in families’ minds, a cold weather checklist can help prevent having to ring in the New Year with high heating bills.

Store policies are usually displayed prominently at the entrance or cash registers and should be easily accessed on websites.

The convenience of gift cards can be offset by their risks, depending on where you buy them. Consumers report scammers are selling worthless cars in online classified ads, and unwittingly purchasing empty cards at gas stations and corner stores.