THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 15, 2025 Page 9 BBB Tip: Back to school shopping for tech supplies A s the back-to-school season approaches, parents and students are gearing up for the annual shopping spree. Whether you prefer in-person shopping or browsing online, staying informed and prepared can make this busy time more manageable and cost-effective. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips to help you navigate back-to-school shopping. What you’ll learn: • Steps to take to prepare for back-to-school shopping • How to maximize savings from sales and tax-free weekends • The types of sales and discounts you might be able to leverage Before determining what students might need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a minimum and help everyone involved stay on task. BBB recommends the following tips when looking for school-related items, either in person or online: In-person shopping • Create a shopping list before heading to the store. This helps you to stay focused and avoid impulse purchases. • Shop early. To avoid crowds and ensure you get the best selection, start your shopping early in the season. • Compare prices between retailers, save coupons, sign up for email alerts and redeem any cash-back or rebate off ers. This will help you get the best deals and stay within budget. Research big-ticket items • Read reviews. Look for reviews from credible sources to understand the pros and cons of diff erent models. • Check specifi cations. When buying new equipment, check with your child’s school to learn about any technical requirements and determine if any changes are necessary to the home’s high-speed internet. Before purchasing an expensive laptop, tablet or computer accessory, research the brands, BBB TIP | SEE PAGE 11 OP-ED | FROM PAGE 3 ed as the Kraft Group has done in Foxborough, will be a large boon to our community. There is another part to this that gets little or no discussion. Phase Two of the Encore development across the street from the Casino was put on hold last year. Construction of a professional soccer stadium next door should bring Encore back to the table. When we started the rezoning of lower Broadway, we had a vision for the future of that area. The City Council waffl ing on this issue by passing the referendum and handing it off to the mayor to kill instead of being decisive. Negotiations are in the process, and the City should not leave anything on the table, but let’s not undermine the negotiations with a lot of mixed signals. All that matters is whether this is good for Everett and in my opinion, in the long run, it is. • Check store policies. Be aware of return policies, especially for electronics and clothing, in case you need to make exchanges or returns. UMass Amherst announces spring 2025 grads A pproximately 5,000 students received bachelor’s degrees in over 100 majors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 16 at the McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Everett students who received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst: Karla Pascuala Ajpop Curruchiche, Keara M. Farrell, Emily Le Huynh and Kendrick Allen Thereault. A rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers to own an affordable condo in Malden! o own an affordable Affordable Homes for Sale in Malden! omes alden!!n!ldeenalden omes alden! ome Scan QR to apply APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON How to apply www.tndinc.org 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 Applications also available by mail or email. 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