Topic: Better Business Bureau

Saving Money Filing tax returns? Six money-saving tips.

Tax-return tips: File soon, file free (if you qualify), and check out any tax preparer before you hire her to file your tax returns. 

Saving Money Slow shopper? Avoid these stores.

Finding great deals on gifts is important,but so is ensuring they arrive in tome for the holidays. If you procrastinate on your holiday shopping, steer clear of these retailers with shipping policies that will cut it close to Christmas. 

Cyber Monday deals: Electronics are hot, but so is other stuff (+video)

Cyber Monday is in full swing. Here are some ideas about where to look for the best deals, and tips from the experts on how to shop.

Companies we love in 8 industries we hate

A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.

Disney bans junk-food ads during children's programming

At an event announcing the push, First Lady Michelle Obama called the announcement a 'game changer.'

Saving Money Ten things worth splurging on

The old expression, 'you get what you pay for,' isn't always true. But for these ten goods and services, it is.

Saving Money Buying and selling timeshares: eight tips

In the current market, finding and buying a timeshare is easy. Selling one is a different story. Here are four tips for each that could help.

Tax deadline: 5 quick tips to avoid an IRS audit

The IRS fails to get 1 of every 6 tax dollars its entitled to, so it's on the lookout for fraud. But there are steps you can before Tuesday's tax deadline to reduce the risk of an audit.

Tax day tips: Eight things to check before April 17 tax deadline

Tax day comes a little later this year, but we're still in the homestretch. Here are some basics you need to follow before the federal tax deadline.

Holiday shopping online: How to avoid the '12 cyber scams of Christmas'

With more Americans turning to the Internet for more of their holiday shopping needs, good cybersecurity is vital to avoid a raft of scams – from promises of "free iPads" to "holiday screensavers" that install malware on your computer. To shop safely, it's wise to avoid what might be called the "12 cyber scams of Christmas." They include:

Income tax quandary: I make $320,000. Can I cut my taxes?

Income tax weighs on the mind of this high-earner. For a solution to a high income tax, see question No. 3 in the reader mailbag.

Cyber Monday 2010: Tips for finding deals and avoiding mishaps

Cyber Monday features many good deals, from discounted prices to free shipping. Here are tips for shopping online efficiently and securely, from your desktop computer or your smart phone.

Want higher SAT scores? Five ways to prep.

Options for boosting your SAT scores range from a free sample SAT test to $1,000 prep courses. Do they really help?

Charities want you to text in your donation. Does it work?

Texting a donation took off after the Haiti earthquake. But some question whether the phenomenon will last.

Five tips to avoid Haiti relief scams

The aftermath of natural disasters often bring out the scammers and con artists. Here are five tips to avoid Haiti relief scams and make sure your donations make a difference.

Wyclef Jean Yéle relief: Is this best way to help Haiti?

After the Haiti earthquake, donations have poured into Wyclef Jean’s Yéle Haiti foundation. While the organization has been praised for good work, some experts say charitable giving should be focused on larger organizations with established emergency relief programs.

Citing identity theft violations, NY Attorney General sues social network

Got gold? Why TV ad men want yours.

Firms that buy gold are doing a brisk business in old jewelry as strapped Americans seek cash.

Financial Q&A: gold-coin sales tactics and taxes

Submit your questions to Steve Dinnen at: money@csmonitor.com

How prudent donors can follow their dollars

Accountability means treating a gift as an investment to ensure a quality return.

Professional matchmaker makes dating less of a chase

A hundred married and long-term couples attest to Julie Ferman's intuition: she may know more about your 'perfect' date than you do.