Tri State Better Business Bureau
Frightening Grandparents Scam Targeting Seniors with Grandkids in the Tri-State
Spring is upon us and Easter quickly rounding the bend. Yet another opportunity for chocolate! We have some wonderful local confections here in our community. You know what I am talking about, Easter eggs as big as footballs with the most delightful fillings...
You May Be Eligible to File Your Taxes for Free
We are a little over a month away from “Tax Day.” If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, your BBB® has the following information on how you might be able to do it for free.
Tips to Protect Your March Madness Purchases
It’s Tourney Time again, which means many fans are faithfully watching their favorite teams, checking out team merchandise and may even be considering tickets to watch their favorite teams play. Countless scammers are aware of March Madness’ appeal though, so may be looking for opportunities to target die-hard fans. The Tri-State BBB® provides some tips to protect your March Madness purchases:
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Consider These Things Before Buying Solar Panels for Your Home
Some tri-state homeowners are switching to solar panels for their homes as an alternative to traditional power sources. Many say that they made the switch in an effort to save on their utility bills. Your BBB® suggests consumers should get all information about solar power before making the switch...
Thousands of Child Safety Seats Recalled
Your BBB® likes to inform the public of some mandatory and voluntary recalls it hears of.
Can You Clone a Credit Card Cloning That Has an EMV Chip
I looked through some of my e-mails and noticed a number of them dealt with the topic of credit/debit card cloning. So I decided to a little research on the topic to provide information our readers.
Hoosiers May Be Able to Redeem Old RadioShack Gift Cards
Your BBB® has learned that Hoosiers who have unused gift cards from former retailer RadioShack can now file a claim to seek the recovery of any remaining balances. This opportunity is part of a settlement agreement previously approved U.S. Bankruptcy Court and supported by 24 states attorneys general and the District of Columbia including Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller...
When Should You Start Saving for Retirement? TODAY!
Today, your BBB® brings you the focus for Day Three of America Saves Week—Saving for Retirement. According to America Saves Week, “saving now for retirement will ensure that you have enough money to have a comfortable standard of living when you stop or reduce the amount of hours you work.”
How Do You Choose the Best Loans and Credit Cards?
Will you be applying for a loan or shopping around for a credit card in 2016? Your BBB® recently read a Press Release from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that outlines some of the tips they have available in their latest Consumer News newsletter on shopping for loans and credit cards...
The Sweetheart Scam Targets Those Looking for Love
Valentine’s Day is already past, and hopefully everyone got their fair share of chocolate! Sadly, I did not, but that’s by my own request. It always looks better to appear that I am trying to stay on my diet and piously waiving any attempts of candy...