Rachel Lerman from The Washington Post looks at the online shopping rush this holiday season, where even e-commerce giants are overwhelmed and countless orders are arriving late.

Even when you buy something used on Amazon, you expect it to be in good-not garbage-can-condition. Don't be so sure, says Khadeeja Safdar from The Wall Street Journal. She joins us to explore the startling trend of trash-turned-treasure sold on the website.

USA Today's Charisse Jones offers some advice on how to be more cost-efficient during back-to-school shopping

Happy Thanksgiving - Why does the school day end two hours before the workday, how America lost its love for the stick shift, and good luck finding a turkey and all the trimmings in Europe.

Elizabeth Winkler from The Wall Street Journal explains how retailers can encourage customers to keep shopping at physical stores at Christmastime.

Do you still write checks to pay for things? You're not the only one. The Wall Street Journal's Robin Sidel takes a look at why check-writing hasn't gone out of style.

Mike Gavin joins Gordon to talk about Usain Bolt's three-peat for gold in the Olympic 100-meter dash, and Gordon fills us in on his frustrating experience at the supermarket this past weekend.

Planning on going back-to-school shopping, or buying new clothes soon? Wall Street Journal Style Reporter Elizabeth Holmes says be wary of signs that say 'Final Sale'. She joins us with more.

Catey Hill from Marketwatch breaks down why you steer clear of buying some particular items in the coming year.

Jonnelle Marte from The Washington Post provides advice for the overwhelming number of consumers who spent too much on presents during the holiday shopping season.

Dan Ackerman from CNET talks about high-tech kids' toys that are expected to be popular this holiday season.

Jonnelle Marte of the Washington Post points out some helpful credit card perks that will pay off during the holiday shopping season.

Ian Marlow from FITECH discusses ways to stay secure when shopping online on Cyber Monday.

Online shopping has ticked off apartment landlords. Laura Kusisto from the Wall Street Journal explains.