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08/01/2008

080801a Is My Bank Going to Fail?

According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the independent agency that insures bank deposits, IndyMac Bank was the third-largest financial institution to fail in U.S. history. In the wake of IndyMac’s demise, two more banks in Nevada and California were recently taken over by the FDIC. With nearly 100 banks on the FDIC watch-list, fears have been sparked in many consumers, leading them to wonder if their bank is next. To help put bank customers at ease, Better Business Bureau is providing answers to frequently asked questions about the role of the FDIC and the potential threat of additional bank failures in the U.S.

08/01/2008

080801b BBB Financial Advice for College Bound Students

Between packing for college, buying school supplies and recovering from sticker shock, parents may be too bogged down to remember to pass on some financial words of wisdom as their child leaves the nest. To help college bound students build a foundation of sound financial habits, the Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for parents to bestow on their freshman.

08/01/2008

080801c BBB Advice on How to End Unwanted Junk Mail

Junk mail is a nuisance for many consumers who receive daily postcards, flyers, specially-marked envelopes and pre-approved credit card offers. Junk mail also presents an opportunity for ID thieves to steal important personal information. However, the Better Business Bureau explains, there are several steps consumers can take to reduce the amount of unwanted mail and the possibility of identity theft.

08/01/2008

080801d BBB Small Business Advice on Keeping Travel Costs Down

With high fuel prices looking like they’re here to stay now, the rise in the cost of travel means the cost of doing business for many companies will continue to put a serious squeeze on profits. Better Business Bureau is offering advice for small business owners on how to reduce travel expenses and preserve the bottom line.