http://chicago.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=46&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT Pre-paid bank cards are like gift cards, but can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted, allowing the recipient more flexibility in where the money can be spent. Pre-paid bank cards aren't without their downside, however, and the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is providing advice on purchasing and using pre-paid bank cards. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/-bbb-advice-on-givingpre-paid-bank-cards-and-receiving-gift-and--7915 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT As the nation collectively tightens its belt this winter, many families are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing any of their holiday cheer. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-provides-consumers-six-ways-to-save-money-this-holiday-season-8197 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning consumers to be alert to scam emails that appear to come from shippers including Fed Ex, UPS and Wal-Mart. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/holiday-shipping-alert-8234 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT If your plans include using a home improvement contractor to help with the fix-up and repair, the Better Business Bureau recommends three things to successfully start a project: request two or three different companies to submit bids for work you want, don’t automatically pick the lowest offer, and make sure all bids are based on the same set of specifications and materials to be used. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/spring-is-time-for-love-robins-and-home-improvement-contracts-9190 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT Always read the fine print or risk paying the price when being tempted by ads on social networking sites http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-says-buyer-beware-when-clicking-on-facebook-ads-9858