The latest issue of ShopSmart hit newsstands on July 19, 2011. From the publisher of Consumer Reports, ShopSmart helps buyers make smart purchasing decisions on items they need every day.

FEATURES:                                                                                                          

Slash Your Grocery Bills. ShopSmart reveals new and easy ways to save at the supermarket. Plus, how to turn your mobile device into a shopping buddy that helps you snag extra discounts. (p. 20)

How To Buy The Freshest Stuff. ShopSmart highlights how to pick the freshest foods in every aisle of your grocery store. Plus, money-saving storage and cooking tips for meat, produce, bread, and more. (p. 30)

Cheap Chic. ShopSmart features style experts who offer tips on how to look like a millionaire without spending like one! (p. 38)

THE BUYING GUIDE:

5 Ways to Save on School Stuff. ShopSmart helps make back-to-school shopping fun, easy, and affordable. (p. 4)

Learn Anything – Free. ShopSmart highlights websites that offer free courses on topics ranging from cooking to modern art. (p. 6)

Free Rooms – Best Hotel Card Perks. ShopSmart investigates the hotel credit cards that provide the best rewards, and helps you identify which plan works best for you. (p.15)

Not-so-Fine Lines. ShopSmart uncovers the truth about anti-aging products and offers tips on how to look past the label. (p. 17)

Best Stain Busters. ShopSmart puts laundry treatments to the test to find out which stain buster reigns supreme. Plus, tips on the best techniques to ensure your stain is history. (p. 47)

Four Minerals You Need. ShopSmart reveals what you need to know about four essential minerals, plus how to get more in your diet by eating the proper food. (p. 55)

What Drug Labels Leave Out. ShopSmart identifies what to look for on prescription labels and what to ask your doctor and/or pharmacist before taking any medication. Plus, which labels are the easiest to read and which ones fell short. (p. 59)

10 Costly Mistakes That Car Owners Make. ShopSmart reveals a list of precautions and tips for car owners that can save you thousands of dollars. (p. 79)

Also in this issue…

• Best and Worst Fast Food (p.5)
• Best Place Mats (p. 10)
• Best Camera Apps (p. 11)
• Best Supermarket Sites (p. 22)
• Best Locks (p.50)
• Best Ways to Safeguard Your Stuff (p. 51)
• Best Fridges (p. 52)
• Best Exercise Apps (p. 62)
• Best Brownies (p. 65)
• Best Fast Food Fries (p. 70)
• Best New Computers (p.73)
• Best Printers (p.78)

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. ShopSmart is available by subscription at www.ShopSmartmag.org.