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With the National Association of Realtors' reporting current pending home sales down 21.4 percent from the first quarter of 2007, and Standard & Poor’s citing the steepest decline in home values in the 20-year history of its housing index, many homeowners are now choosing to remodel their current home rather than selling in an effort to hold home values in the turbulent U.S. housing market. To execute the strategy successfully, most projects require professional help and Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering advice and guidance on finding trustworthy contractors who can help make the strategy pay off.
Last Updated - 5/5/2008
The U.S. average cost per gallon of gasoline is at an all-time high of more than $3.60 per gallon, and headed toward $4.00 by summer. Increased energy costs are taking a toll on the nation not only at the pump, but also in homes. Even natural gas, long seen as the cheap alternative to petroleum products is creeping toward $11.00 per thousand cubic feet (MCF) – in a $4.00 gasoline environment, consumers are likely to see natural gas selling for the equivalent of about $2.00 per gallon. For people wanting to cut energy costs around the house, Better Business Bureau (BBB) has advice on home improvements that can take a bite out of the energy bill.
Last Updated - 5/1/2008
Spring is the season of warmer weather, budding flowers and home improvements. Whether it’s hanging new wallpaper or adding an addition to the house, many homeowners are faced with the decision to either hire a professional or do it themselves. Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers advice for determining whether a home improvement project is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) or a get-a-professional job.
Last Updated - 5/1/2008
According to the latest BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Survey, one in five people surveyed specifically cited good customer service as a prerequisite for building their trust in a business. As a pioneer in dispute resolution, BBB is offering advice on how businesses can maintain high levels of trust through customer service and satisfaction programs.
Last Updated - 5/1/2008
Need money for college? Doesn't everybody? With tuition bills skyrocketing, and room and board going through the roof, students and their families are looking for creative ways to finance a college education. Unfortunately, in their efforts to pay the bills, many of them are falling prey to scholarship and financial aid scams.
Last Updated - 4/28/2008
It's become an all-too-familiar headline and lead story - job cuts, dot.com failures, corporate restructuring and lay-offs.
Last Updated - 4/28/2008
What could be more flattering? Someone approaches you at the mall and says, "You could be a model. You've got the 'look' we're after. Here's my card. Give me a call to set up an appointment." People have always said you're good looking. Now, visions of glamour, travel and money flash before your eyes.
Last Updated - 4/28/2008
I saw an ad in the newspaper for jobs in corporate finance. I faxed my resume to the 800-number listed and got a call from a woman who said her company works with businesses to find employees to fill their positions. She said the service would cost me $495, but the fee was fully refundable if I was dissatisfied or found a job on my own. She guaranteed me interview opportunities and told me that if I found a job through her company, there was a good chance my new employer would reimburse me for the fee.
Last Updated - 4/28/2008
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.
Last Updated - 4/28/2008
Flip through a magazine, scan a newspaper, or channel surf and you see them everywhere: Ads that promise quick and easy weight loss without diet or exercise. Wouldn’t it be nice if — as the ads claim — you could lose weight simply by taking a pill, wearing a patch, or rubbing in a cream? Too bad claims like that are almost always false.
Last Updated - 4/28/2008