http://www.sanantonio.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=40&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Following the Justice Department’s first settlement under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) last month, BBB reminds service men and women in Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas of certain protections in the event they are called for active duty or deployment. The SCRA is intended to postpone or suspend some civil obligations to enable service members to devote full attention to duty and relieve stress on their family members. http://www.sanantonio.bbb.org/article/bbb-reminds-active-military-of-their-consumer-rights-12944 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the up to $8,000 tax credit set aside this year as part of the economic recovery effort. Barring a time extension, consumers looking to cash in must purchase a home by November 30th, 2009. Considering it usually takes 30 days to close on a house, now may be the time to act and Better Business Bureau offers guidance on how to benefit from the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. http://www.sanantonio.bbb.org/article/first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-set-to-expire-next-month-13074