Last Minute Christmas Shopping Tips

1.  Visit the Christmas Sale Section of Stores
   By the time the week of Christmas rolls around, retailers have a pretty good idea of what’s selling and what isn’t. If a hot-ticket item isn’t selling as well as they hoped, then it is possible they may mark the item down in the final days leading up to Christmas. This can result in huge savings for the procrastinating shopper. Save Time and Money by
2. Christmas Shopping Online
   You can order gifts as late as December 22nd and still have them under the tree come Christmas. To draw out online holiday sales as much as possible, many Web stores even offer free express shipping. Choose to purchase from an out-of-state retailer, and you may also be able to skip paying a state sales tax.
3. Consider Buying Gift Cards
   If you don’t have a clear idea of what to get someone for Christmas, then gift cards to his or her favorite store is a simple solution.
4. Shop at Stores in Off-Peak Christmas Hours
   Early mornings and late nights tend to be the times when stores are the least packed. It can also minimize added hassles such as traffic and parking.