Better Business Bureau

Southwest Missouri residents have reported that scammers have requested payment by gift card, allowing the scammer to then transfer the funds instantly, leaving the consumer with no way to get their money back.

Reverse mortgages may also come with strings attached. The amount homeowners owe toward the reverse mortgage will grow substantially over time with interest and can end up equaling the home's value.

Municipalities, consumers, businesses, or universities are not void of the danger of cyber-attacks as displayed in recent attacks on the city governments of Pittsburg, KS and Joplin, Missouri.

The BBB’s 2022 Scam Tracker℠ Risk Report found that students were slightly more likely to lose money in a scam than non-students. The report also found that people aged 18-24 reported the highest median dollar loss of all age groups in 2022. The report attributes this to several factors, including students' lack of experience with financial transactions, their tendency to be more trusting of others, and their need for money.

For most Americans buying a home is the single largest purchase of their lifetimes, in many circumstances taking decades to pay off. The BBB suggests protecting your investment will both maintain and increase the value of your property but also save money due to costly, emergency repairs that could have been prevented.

Finding the right mechanic or a reliable roofer can be a challenging and daunting task. Even more important is locating a good tutor to assist your child with a difficult subject that could provide a new perspective on a topic they have a hard time understanding.

Many of the services offered by credit and debt assistance companies can be done by consumers themselves. However, difficulty understanding their options, lack of know-how or a time crunch, and other issues can lead some consumers to seek assistance. Here are some key terms and services to know when researching options.

Borrowers don’t have to wait to pay off their student loans. Depending on their financial situation it benefits borrowers to pay on their loans while interest has been suspended.

Shelia Dilley was planning on moving to southern California this summer, but everything changed when the house she thought she had rented wasn't available for rent at all.

Living a greener lifestyle now extends into appliances, bringing your own grocery bags to the store, purchasing secondhand clothes, hybrid and EV cars and installing solar panels.