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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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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
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Consumer alert: Check insurance policies before students head to college

Remembering to pack everything a college student will need during the school year is a challenge. But understanding a student’s changing insurance needs is sometimes even harder.

By Staff Report , September 12, 2011

Better Business Bureau cautions consumers on 'Penny Auctions'

Online “Penny Auctions” are quickly gaining popularity, and though they claim to offer consumers the opportunity to win quality merchandise at low prices, the Better Business Bureaus of Minnesota and North Dakota and Central Florida (BBB) are reminding people that purchasing bids only provides consumers the right to bid on an item; they do not guarantee any product in return. The BBB has also noted an uptick in consumer complaints regarding penny auction websites recently.

By Staff Report , July 31, 2011

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Customers report long delays in shipments from Minnesota online organic food retailer

Customers are contacting the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) regarding problems they’re experiencing with Nature’s Prime Organic Foods, Inc., an online organic food retailer operating out of Victoria, Minnesota. The BBB processed twenty customer complaints filed against the company in the month of May, all alleging issues with delays in delivery or non-delivery of products.

By Staff Report , June 04, 2011

Beware of door-to-door sales, telemarketers that target seniors

Senior citizens make up one-twelfth of the population in Minnesota, but are often disproportionately targeted for fraud over the telephone and at their doorstep. The Attorney General’s Office gives senior citizens the following advice when it comes to unsolicited door-to-door callers and telemarketers:

By Office of MN Attorney General Lori Swanson , May 22, 2011

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BBB urges consumers to make smart solar energy investments

With warm weather approaching and a lot of consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.

By Staff Report , April 24, 2011

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BBB advises Internet surfers to use caution when using Wi-Fi networks that aren’t their own

Protecting your identity is important and with Wi-Fi networks popping up nearly everywhere, many consumers don’t realize the dangers that come with using a Wi-Fi connection that is not their own.

By Staff Report , April 23, 2011

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Here's how to choose a credit card for your business

If expense reports are piling up and you’re tired of hearing your employees complain about not getting reimbursements, it might be time to consider a business credit card. The Better Business Bureau offers advice to business owners on choosing the right credit card for your business.

By Staff Report , April 21, 2011

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Klobuchar cosponsors bipartisan bill protecting consumer privacy

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Wednesday cosponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and John McCain (R-AZ) that would establish a framework to protect the personal electronic information of Americans.

By Staff Report , April 17, 2011

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Better Business Bureau gives E-cigarette company an 'F'

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers for electronic cigarettes. Customers who tried to take advantage of "free" Internet offers for smokeless cigarettes say they were burned by unexpected charges that totaled $100 or more.

By Staff Report , April 16, 2011

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Lab testing confirms E. coli in recalled hazelnuts

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) laboratory has confirmed E. coli O157:H7 contamination of in-shell hazelnuts (also known as filberts) collected from the home of an ill Minnesotan.

By Staff Report , March 10, 2011

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Five ways to avoid getting ripped off buying sports and concert tickets

Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable ticket source.

By Staff Report , February 13, 2011

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After 8-year-old racks up $1,400 bill on iPhone ‘Smurfs’ game, Klobuchar says more oversight is needed

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz this week urging oversight of billing practices known as “in-app sales,” where companies offer free-to-download applications for smartphones and then charge users for other products and services once the application is launched – often without a clear warning of how much customers are being charged.

By Staff Report , February 12, 2011

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Consumer alert: Beware of contractors claiming to represent utilities

The Minnesota Department of Commerce urges consumers to be wary of contractors pitching their services as an affiliate of a utility and taking the rights to any rebate given to the homeowner by the utility.

By Staff Report , February 06, 2011

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Better Business Bureau releases list of top 10 industries for complaints

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) has compiled its statistics for 2010 and is announcing the Top Ten industries for customer complaints and inquiries, as well as a record number of total instances of service to the public: 2,190,201.

By Staff Report , January 29, 2011

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Minnesota attorney general sues telephone bill 'crammer'

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania-based company that placed charges of over $15 per month for long distance calling minutes on the phone bills of unsuspecting Minnesota residents without their authorization.

By Staff Report , January 10, 2011

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