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Nine Steps to Dealing With Medical Debt
A broken bone, mental health therapy, a long-term illness, a car accident, a premature baby. All of these situationsand so many more unexpected onescan land a family in medical debt. And you cant comp...
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Areavoices Digest #25 - A great new to keep all those product recalls straight!
This is our25th areavoices digest. Shouldn't we have a party or something? I'll get right on that. EXPLORE MINNESOTA - http://exploreminnesota.areavoices.com I'm really excited about this one. As yo...
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Defining quality care
A couple of readers let me know offline that they disagreed with a post last week examining the implications of Minnesota's newly released quality performance scores for clinics and hospitals. Their...
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Formaldehyde to be reduced
President Barack Obama signed a bill offered by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to reduce formaldehyde in wood products. “High levels of formaldehyde are a health threat," the Minnesota Democrat sa...
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Your Legal Rights: How to assert your rights as a consumer

Most companies understand that it is usually beneficial to try to find a solution to a consumer’s concerns. Companies don’t want unhappy consumers to complain and use a competitor’s service or product.

April 20, 2013

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Alert issued over radiant barrier products for attics

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources has issued an alert to consumers who are considering the purchase of radiant barriers in their attics. The Commerce Department, which has received recent reports of salespeople pitching the radiant barrier product in flyers and at free dinners throughout Minnesota, warns consumers that radiant barriers are not a cost-effective way to reduce heating or cooling loads in Minnesota.

April 11, 2013

Attention Cyber Monday shoppers: Follow these tips

After Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, you might think consumers will be ready for a break – but not so fast! For the last several years, Cyber Monday – the Monday after Black Friday – has grown increasingly popular among consumers looking to take advantage of online clearance sales that retailers offer after Black Friday.

November 25, 2012

Better Business Bureau offers business reviews

If you need a new roof on your home, would you check roofers out with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) before choosing a company?

August 20, 2012

Protect yourself from credit card skimming

Even if you’re choosy about which ATMs and gas stations you frequent, you can still become a victim of identity thieves that place seamless devices on machines to steal – or "skim" - sensitive financial information.

July 29, 2012

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Warning issued over insurance deductible rebates from contractors

When severe thunderstorms roll through the area, many homeowners find themselves calling their insurance companies to determine if damage to their homes is covered by their homeowners’ policies.

July 28, 2012

Consumer advisory issued on peppermint bon bon ice cream

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Cass-Clay Creamery of Fargo, N.D., are advising consumers of an allergy alert on undeclared eggs in Peppermint Bon Bon Ice Cream.

July 09, 2012

Advice on dealing with aftermath of disasters

After the storms which caused disastrous flooding and major property damage to parts of the state, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is offering advice to those affected, as they begin the process of cleaning up and making repair decisions.

July 02, 2012

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Your Legal Rights: Gift cards -- there's no such thing as a free lunch

In 1850, a Milwaukee saloon advertised in the newspaper a free lunch at a bar. A free lunch was a marketing technique used by mid-19th century saloon owners to lure patrons to the bar.

By From the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson , June 18, 2012

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Better Business Bureau issues advisory about Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna.

May 21, 2012

Beware of salespeople pitching energy savings from radiant barriers

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued a consumer alert, encouraging Minnesota homeowners to think twice before installing radiant barriers in their attics.

March 05, 2012

Red flags to watch for when considering work-at-home opportunities

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced impending changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure that consumers have the information they need when considering buying into or taking part in work-at-home programs or other business opportunities.

March 03, 2012

Better Business Bureau to begin publishing complaint details

On March 1, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) will join a growing list of BBBs throughout the country that offer complaint details in their free Business Reviews.

February 26, 2012

BBB warns of possible ‘flood’ of flood-damaged cars

Following every major flood or hurricane, scam artists try to pawn off flooded vehicles as standard used cars. Flood-damaged vehicles may appear at auto auctions, used car dealerships and in classified ads.

By Staff Report , September 22, 2011

Here's how to avoid an auto repair scam

What do you do when your windshield wipers stop working, your left taillight burns out, and your brakes give out? Some may opt to fix the problem themselves, but many turn to the services and handiwork of auto repair mechanics.

By Staff Report , September 13, 2011

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