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Soon It Will Be Home Improvement Season!

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - News - Politics 19 Apr, 2023

We didn’t really have much of a winter, but we can be sure that springtime is approaching - there are already little bits of pink and yellow crocus buds appearing!

The Myth About Scams and Age

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - Well-being - Kids & Family - News 10 Feb, 2023

When we hear stories about scams and fraud, we often hear that older people are more likely to be victims of scams – the “grandparent scam,” in which someone impersonates a relative in trouble, and asks you send them money.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Electricity Provider

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - Kids & Family - News - Business 16 Jan, 2023

Almost everyone uses electricity. We use it for cooking and powering our phones, computers, medical devices, portable heaters, lawnmowers, and clocks. (Sometimes, we first notice our electricity has stopped when the clock on our stove is flashing.)

The Loan That Keeps on Taking

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - Well-being - News 17 Oct, 2022

Thirty years ago, my car was the most important thing I owned when I was a single mother and working two jobs. It got me to work; it got my kids to doctor’s appointments, sports, and after-school activities. It was old and beaten up, and the heat took a half-hour to warm up in the winter, but it was reliable for the most part.

We Can All Help Prevent Immigration Fraud

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - Kids & Family - News 28 Sep, 2022

We have talked about immigration fraud in previous columns, but there is new information indicating that a strong and connected community is less vulnerable to scammers.

Do Your Homework Before Buying a Used Vehicle

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart - Kids & Family - News 11 Aug, 2022

Buying a new (or new to you) vehicle is exciting! Owning a vehicle makes it possible to drive to work and medical appointments, take your children to activities, buy groceries, and offer to drive for neighbors and family members who may not have a way to get around!