The latest issue of ShopSmart hits newsstands on January 20, 2009. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day.

FEATURES:

Neat & Cheap.  ShopSmart reveals the best low-cost organizers for every room in your home, including cool new ways to use them.  (p. 20)

Recessionista Shopping.  Looking for designer labels? ShopSmart experts explain how to find the best deals on great designer clothing at secondhand stores. (p. 28)

What To Buy To Get In Shape Now.  Get big results with small home workout equipment for $50 or less, including ShopSmart’s top-rated treadmills and more. (p. 32)

Home Safe Home.  Cheap, easy, and even free ways to thwart thieves and burglarproof your home. (p. 40)

THE BUYING GUIDE:

What’s Your Beauty IQ? Take ShopSmart’s quiz and find out how to tell when cosmetics claims might be bogus and when they’re for real. (p. 17)

Spa Savings. 7 ways to find great deals on facial and massages. (p. 11)

Pack and Go.  Save hundreds of dollars a year by brown-bagging your lunches.  ShopSmart tells you how to make a lunch you’ll look forward to eating. (p. 57)

Local Sale Finders. ShopSmart unveils 3 Web tools to help you save at stores in your town. (p. 6)

One More Time.  ShopSmart experts share tips on how to avoid dangerous secondhand baby products that can pose serious risks. (p. 73)

DIY Doctor.  Worried about your health? You can now test for cancer and many other conditions at home, but should you? (p. 51)

Ready For Prime Time.  The top TVs for smaller rooms, plus where to position a flat-screen for the best viewing. (p. 65)

The Truth About Hybrids.  Looking to save money, gas, and emissions?  ShopSmart experts reveal which models actually pay off – and which ones don’t.  (p. 81)

Tech Check.  ShopSmart’s computer guru reveals why netbooks are a good buy, especially to give your wallet a break.  (p. 72)

Safe and Sound Asleep.  Tips to avoid putting  your  child  at  risk  in  bassinets,  cribs,  and  play  yards. (p. 76)

On A Roll.  ShopSmart testers list the top tires that can save you money, gas, and maybe even your life. (p. 79)

Also in this issue…

• Best Coffee Machines (p. 48)
• Best Instant Oatmeals (p. 63)
• Best Red Rioja Wines (p. 61)
• Best Light Beers (p. 14)
• Best Slow Cookers (p. 45)

About ShopSmart magazine:
Launched in Fall 2006 by Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart draws upon Consumer Reports’ celebrated tradition of accepting no advertisements and providing unbiased product reviews. The magazine features product reviews, shopping tips on how to get the most out of products and “best of the best” lists. ShopSmart is ideal for busy shoppers who place a premium on time. ShopSmart has a newsstand price of $4.99 and is available nationwide at major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Borders, Kroger, Safeway and Publix.  Subscriptions are now available at www.ShopSmartmag.org.