Last-minute Christmas shipping deadlines, tips and tricks

With Christmas just eight days away, many are grappling with tight shipping deadlines for last-minute gifts. Shoppers have varied strategies, with some starting early to capitalize on sales and others opting to drive gifts to avoid delays. The Collins family prefers to shop around Thanksgiving to avoid the late rush. Key shipping deadlines with USPS, FedEx, and UPS range from December 17 to December 24, and last year saw delivery companies handle 2.2 billion packages during peak times.