http://topeka.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=88&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT If a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the field representative http://topeka.bbb.org/article/bbb-2010-census-tips-for-the-public-13328 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season. http://topeka.bbb.org/article/091103c-five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13332 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://topeka.bbb.org/article/091103d-bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13334 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter. http://topeka.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12711