Welcome!

Hello shopper! And welcome to ShopSmart.  We're all about how to get the most for your money, and avoid products that are overpriced, poorly made, or even unsafe.

ShopSmart cuts through the hype on all kinds of stuff, from appliances and cars to clothing and cosmetics. We can tell it like it is because (unlike most other magazines and Web sites) we don't accept any ads.  Instead, like our sister publication, Consumer Reports, all our advice is based on expert research.  And we don't take freebies from manufacturers; instead we spend millions of dollars a year to buy the hundreds of items tested in our labs.

So check us out and learn how to make the best choice, and save time and money, every time you shop!

Lisa Lee Freeman
Editor-in-Chief

p.s. Would love to hear from you. If you've got any comments, questions, or even ideas you'd like us to check out, let me know what you think of ShopSmart by joining our consumer panel.