In the News
Lisa Lee Freeman is a widely quoted consumer expert and journalist. Here is a sampling of her work as a writer and as an expert.
Published Articles
Expert Quotes
What Food-Packaging Symbols Really Mean
https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2025/decoding-food-labels.html
6 Money-Saving New Year's Resolutions
14 Money-Saving Dos and Don'ts
https://www.rd.com/article/money-saving-dos-and-donts/
The Best Tools for Finding the Best Travel Deals
https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/budget/info-2024/travel-apps-save-money.html
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Should You Pay to Save? I Weigh in on Amazon, Walmart, and Target Memberships
https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2024/are-memberships-worth-it.html
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Win the Grocery Pricing Game
https://www.aarp.org/publications/bulletins/aarp-bulletin-march-2024/page8/
How to Win Credit Card Disputes!
https://www.aarp.org/money/credit-loans-debt/info-2024/how-to-dispute-credit-card-bill.html
Return Policies that Make Life Easier
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2024/product-return-tips.html
How Older Consumers are Changing America
https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-2023/older-adults-changing-america.html
Who Are You Really Buying From?
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/online-shopping-third-party-sellers.html
How to Always Get the Lowest Price
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/tips-to-beat-dynamic-pricing.html
10 Top Trends All Shoppers Should Know
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/big-trends-changing-how-you-shop.html
The Recalls You Need to Know About
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/product-recall-tips-to-protect-yourself.html
A New Way to Lower Your Grocery Costs
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2023/salvage-food-bargain-groceries.html
Maximize Your Savings with Digital Coupons
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/how-to-save-with-digital-coupons.html
Where to Get Great Books for FREE
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/get-books-for-free.html
Slash the Cost of Online Grocery Orders
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/save-on-delivered-groceries.html
The Sneaky Costs of Subscriptions for Meal Kits, Razors, Pet Food & More
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/subscribe-and-save-shopping.html
How to Score the Best Deals at Online Outlets https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/online-outlet-shopping-guide.html?fbclid=IwAR25Q6rQDiNvUTTNZvBk5toHY5XRO8PMqnCHiEvoKM9VHFktW88KS8OU26w
The Smart Way to Save Big with Refurbs
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/how-to-buy-refurbished-products.html
'Buy Now Pay Later': What's the Catch?
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2022/buy-now-pay-later.html
I Add Up the Price of NOT Shopping Around
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/comparison-shopping.html
Six Product Upgrades to Avoid
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/avoid-paying-for-unneccessary-upgrades.html
Six Ways to Avoid Buying Counterfeits
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2021/avoid-counterfeit-products.html
Smartest Bulk Buys to Slash Grocery Bills
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/what-to-buy-in-bulk.html
How to Use Price Matching to Save Big Bucks
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/store-price-matching-policies.html
Food Labels That Can Trick You Into Paying More
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/packaging-labels.html
Smart Ways to Save on Appliances, Cars, and Other Big-Ticket Items
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/top-tips-to-avoid-big-shopping-mistakes.html
6 Ways to Save More at Walmart
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/walmart-shopping-tips.html
10 Dollar-Stretching Do's and Don'ts for Shopping on Amazon
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/10-amazon-shopping-tips/
The Best Store Credit Cards
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/best-store-credit-cards.html
10 Great Reasons to Avoid Stores on Black Friday 2020
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/10-reasons-to-avoid-stores-on-black-friday.html?intcmp=AE-HP-TTN-R3-POS3-REALPOSS-TODAY
Top Bargain Shoppers Share Their Secrets of Getting Great Deals
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/bargain-shoppers-secrets-to-great-deals.html
10 Return Gotchas to Watch Out for Online!
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/how-to-return-products-you-bought-online.html
Where to Score the Best Deals on Secondhand Fashion
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/big-retailers-now-sell-used-clothes.html
How to Get Cash for Your Used Clothes
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/cash-in-on-fashion.html
This Year's Best Memorial Day Deals
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/memorial-day-deals.html?intcmp=AE-HP-TTN-R5-POS3-REALPOSS-TODAY
How to Decode User Reviews and Buy the Best Stuff
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/online-shopping-customer-user-reviews.html
5 Ways to Save Even More at the Dollar Store
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2020/dollar-store-deals.html
7 Money Leaks and How to Plug Them
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2019/money-leaks.html?intcmp=AE-HP-TTN-R2-POS1-REALPOSS-TODAY
5 Apps All Shoppers Should Know
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2019/five-best-shopping-apps.html
How to Find the REAL Deals at Outlets
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2019/deals-outlet-malls.html?intcmp=AE-HP-TTN-R3-POS1-REALPOSS-TODAY
Loyalty Cards: When & Where They're Worth It
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2019/customer-loyalty-programs.html
How to Haggle Even if you Hate It
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2019/how-to-haggle-prices.html
How to Save on Cleaning, Gardening, and Home Repairs This Spring
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2019/spring-cleaning-savings.html
5 Hot Shopping Tips for Super Spring Savings
https://finds.flipp.com/5-hot-shopping-tips-for-super-spring-savings/
5 Hot Shopping Tips to Conquer Gift-Giving Anxiety
https://finds.flipp.com/5-hot-shopping-tips-to-conquer-gift-giving-anxiety/
6 Hot Shopping Tips for Black Friday
https://finds.flipp.com/6-hot-shopping-tips-for-black-friday/?utm_source=hot_shopping_tips
4 Surprising Ways to Save Big on Your Holiday Party
http://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/4-surprising-ways-to-save-on-your-holiday-party
These Companies Want to Buy the Clothes Off Your Back
https://projectforgood.co/story/these-companies-want-to-buy-the-clothes-off-your-back/
5 Money-Saving Tools to Try Before You Buy Anything
http://time.com/money/4147801/money-saving-sites-apps/
10 Great Sites for Unique Holiday Gifts Under $25
http://time.com/money/4138325/holiday-gifts-under-25/
How to Spot Fake Online Reviews
http://time.com/money/4362586/fake-online-reviews/
5 Hacks for Parents to Save Money
http://finds.flipp.com/5-hacks-for-parents/
10 No-Brainer Ways to Save Even More at Walmart
http://time.com/money/4123805/walmart-shopping-tips-tricks-save-money/
10 No-Brainer Ways to Save Even More at Target
http://time.com/money/4142925/target-save-money-tips/
8 Tips to Get the Best Prime Day Deals
http://time.com/money/4401363/how-to-get-best-amazon-prime-day-deals/
5 Rules of Holiday Gift Returns
http://time.com/money/4160990/the-5-rules-of-holiday-gift-returns/
How to Score Great Deals on Returned Merchandise
http://time.com/money/4169334/great-deals-returned-merchandise/
7 Great Money-Saving Shopping Apps
http://time.com/money/4178103/great-shopping-apps-save-money/
10 Things You Should Always Buy In Bulk
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/10-items-you-should-always-buy-in-bulk
Tricks for Curbing Pandemic Overspending https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/4-spending-traps-to-avoid-while-social-distancing/
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Tricks to Trimming Impulse Purchases
https://money.com/coronavirus-online-shopping-impulse-buys/
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What to Do If You See a 'COVID-19 Surcharge' on Your Receipt
https://twocents.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-if-you-see-a-covid-19-surcharge-on-your-rece-1843707255
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What Shopping Will Be Like, Post-Pandemic
https://twocents.lifehacker.com/what-shopping-will-be-like-post-pandemic-1843300121
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Secrets to Spending Less on Great Holiday Gifts
https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/holidays-on-a-budget-12-20-2019/
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Pay Less for Just About Everything!
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How to Find the Best Deals on Black Friday & Cyber Monday
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/how-find-best-deals-black-friday-cyber-monday-ncna1090491
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5 Things You Should Always Buy Used
https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/what-to-buy-used-11-20-2019/
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Why You Might Want to Skip That Airline Credit Card Offer on the Plane
https://twocents.lifehacker.com/dont-sign-up-for-an-airline-credit-card-when-youre-on-t-1839175830
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Save With All Star Experts' Tips
https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2019/expert-ways-to-save.html
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3 Tips for Planning Your Vacation
https://www.exhalelifestyle.com/3-tips-when-planning-your-vacation-in-advance/
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Best Amazon Black Friday Doorbusters & Deals
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Black Friday vs Cyber Monday deals
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Best Things to Buy on Black Friday
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Dollar Store Hacks: 4 Ways to Save Even More Money
https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/dollar-store-hacks-4-ways-to-save-money-at-99-cent-stores/
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How to Get the Best Deals on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Beyond
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Avoid A Frightful Credit Card Bill This Halloween
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10 Worst Things to Buy at a Yard Sale
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T062-S001-worst-things-to-buy-at-a-yard-sale/index.html
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Cut your Grocery Bills in Half!
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13 Products that are Worth the Splurge
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The Best Time to Buy Everything for Your Home
https://www.chron.com/realestate/article/The-Best-Time-to-Buy-a-TV-Mattress-and-13068789.php
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14 Creative Ways to Save Money
www.glamour.com/story/14-creative-ways-to-save-money-in-2017
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The Busy Shopper's Guide to Saving on Groceries
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1131155/how-to-save-on-groceries
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How to Win the Coupon Game
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Why Your Smartphone Might Explode
http://www.womansday.com/life/a56676/any-smart-phone-can-explode/
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How to Spend $5 a Day on Food and Enjoy What You Eat
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Money-Saving Apps for Couponing
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5 Foods You Should Never Buy Organic
http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/g2994/foods-you-should-never-buy-organic/?src=socialflowTW
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7 Tricks for Saving Time and Money at Grocery Stores
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/7-tricks-saving-time-money-grocery-store-ncna775791
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Millennial Money Tips
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5 Things that are Cheapest in January
https://www.yahoo.com/style/savings-expert-says-5-items-000902997.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw
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10 Ways to Save Cash This Summer with Flipp
https://onmogul.com/stories/10-ways-to-save-cash-this-summer-with-flipp
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