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04/05/2012

Brides Can Avoid Wedding Disasters By Checking Vendors Out With BBB

The Better Business Bureau's wedding tips can help brides and their families find reputable vendors and avoid scams.

02/03/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Shop Around, Ask Questions Before Buying Funeral Services

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising consumers to ask lots of questions and consider several providers before buying or planning funeral services.

10/26/2011

BBB Advises Applicants For Seasonal Jobs To Start Early, Prepare For Interviews

St Louis BBB advises applicants for seasonal jobs to start their job search early and research potential employers. The St. Louis Better Business Bureau has tips for job seekers.

10/14/2011

BBB Advises Parents To Check Facilities, Staff Qualifications To Find Safe Child Care

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises parents to take plenty of time to find safe, reliable child care that suits their child and schedule. Includes tips for interviewing providers.

08/12/2011

BBB Has 7 Tips To Avoid ID Theft On Campus

The Better Business Bureau has seven simple steps college students can take to protect themselves from identity theft on campus.

08/03/2011

Back-To-School Tax Holiday Is Savings Opportunity For Consumers Who Do Homework, BBB Advises

Back-to-school sales started in mid-July, but some smart shoppers are waiting for this year’s Missouri sales tax holiday to make major purchases of clothing and school supplies.

03/10/2011

BBB Advises Parents To Check Facilities, Qualifications To Ensure Safe, Rewarding Camp Experience For Child

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises parents to look beyond glossy brochures and pretty website pictures to find a safe, satisfying summer camp for their children.

02/25/2011

Wedding Nightmares Can Be Prevented If You Check Vendors Out With The BBB First

Brides who spend months and thousands of dollars planning for a perfect wedding can avoid disappointment by reading contracts carefully and checking vendors out with the BBB.

07/21/2010

Want Training For A New Career? Check Schools With BBB First

Today's job market demands new skills, and career training schools, both public and private, offer training that can help you prepare for a new career. But which ones will really help you land a job?

07/01/2006

FTC - At-Home Genetic Tests: A Healthy Dose of Skepticism May Be the Best Prescription

Could a simple medical test tell you if you are likely to get a particular disease? Could it evaluate your health risks and even suggest a specific treatment? Could you take this test in the privacy of your home, without a doctor’s prescription or guidance?

06/01/2006

FTC - Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens

You’ve probably learned a long list of important safety and privacy lessons already: Look both ways before crossing the street; buckle up; hide your diary where your nosy brother can’t find it; don’t talk to strangers.

11/01/2003

FTC - Pump Fiction

The benefits of exercise are well-documented. Unfortunately, that's not always the case with advertising claims for exercise equipment.

12/01/2002

FTC - How to Protect Kids' Privacy Online: A Guide for Teachers

Whether playing, shopping, studying or just surfing, today's kids are taking advantage of all that the web has to offer. But when it comes to their personal information, who's in charge? The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, requires commercial website operators to get parental consent before collecting any personal information from kids under 13. COPPA allows teachers to act on behalf of a parent during school activities online, but does not require them to do so. That is, the law does not require teachers to make decisions about the collection of their students' personal information. Check to see whether your school district has a policy about disclosing student information.

06/01/2001

FTC - Test Your Supplement Savvy

Advertised throughout the media, displayed in grocery stores and pharmacies, and promoted widely on the Internet, dietary supplements look like just another consumer product on the shelf. But are they? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about using dietary supplements safely.

05/01/2001

FTC - Choosing a Career or Vocational School

Whether you're new to the job market or looking to enhance your skills, a private vocational or correspondence school can be an excellent starting point for furthering your career. These schools train students for a variety of skilled jobs, including automotive technician, medical assistant, hair stylist, interior designer, electronics technician, paralegal and truck driver. Some schools also help students identify prospective employers and apply for jobs.