How to master the art of last-minute shopping

Shoppers who wait until the eleventh hour for holiday shopping are in good company. Consolidated Credit says one in five shoppers waits until December to grab holiday gifts. Although shopping early to land the best deals and avoid the stress of running out of time works for many people, there are those who do their best work when shopping is down to the wire.

If you’re thinking of being a last-minute Larry or Lucy in regard to your holiday shopping, there are some ways to make late shopping successful. Last-minute shopping for holiday gifts requires strategy and savvy..