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This Morning with Gordon Deal July 30, 2024 This Morning with Gordon Deal July 30, 2024
Tue, July, 30, 2024
President Biden calls for overturn of Presidential immunity, what goes into picking a vice president, and are schools asking too much for back-to-school shopping.
This Year's Online Shopping Rush Is Great for E-Commerce and Bad for Last-Minute Shoppers This Year's Online Shopping Rush Is Great for E-Commerce and Bad for Last-Minute Shoppers
Wed, December, 23, 2020
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.
You Might Be Buying Trash on Amazon...Literally You Might Be Buying Trash on Amazon...Literally
Mon, December, 23, 2019
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.
Don't get sidetracked, carry coupons and focus on price, say back-to-school shoppers Don't get sidetracked, carry coupons and focus on price, say back-to-school shoppers
Thu, July, 11, 2019
USA Today's Charisse Jones offers some advice on how to be more cost-efficient during back-to-school shopping
This Morning with Gordon Deal November 23, 2018 This Morning with Gordon Deal November 23, 2018
Fri, November, 23, 2018
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.
How Retailers Can Fight Back at Christmas How Retailers Can Fight Back at Christmas
Fri, December, 15, 2017
Elizabeth Winkler from The Wall Street Journal explains how retailers can encourage customers to keep shopping at physical stores at Christmastime.
Go Ahead, Write a Check for Your Coffee. I've Got All Day. Go Ahead, Write a Check for Your Coffee. I've Got All Day.
Fri, January, 27, 2017
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.
Gordon's Frustrating Weekend Trip to the Grocery Store Gordon's Frustrating Weekend Trip to the Grocery Store
Mon, August, 15, 2016
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.
Beware Signs that say 'Final Sale' Beware Signs that say 'Final Sale'
Fri, August, 12, 2016
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.
What Not to Buy in 2016 What Not to Buy in 2016
Thu, December, 31, 2015
Catey Hill from Marketwatch breaks down why you steer clear of buying some particular items in the coming year.
If You Overspent This Holiday Season, You'll Want to Listen to This If You Overspent This Holiday Season, You'll Want to Listen to This
Thu, December, 31, 2015
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.
Techy Toys for Tots Techy Toys for Tots
Tue, December, 1, 2015
Dan Ackerman from CNET talks about high-tech kids' toys that are expected to be popular this holiday season.
5 Credit Card Perks You Didn't Know Existed 5 Credit Card Perks You Didn't Know Existed
Mon, November, 30, 2015
Jonnelle Marte of the Washington Post points out some helpful credit card perks that will pay off during the holiday shopping season.
Shopping Safely on Cyber Monday Shopping Safely on Cyber Monday
Mon, November, 30, 2015
Ian Marlow from FITECH discusses ways to stay secure when shopping online on Cyber Monday.
Online Overload: Big Landlord Blocks Deliveries After Deluge of Packages Online Overload: Big Landlord Blocks Deliveries After Deluge of Packages
Wed, October, 21, 2015
Online shopping has ticked off apartment landlords. Laura Kusisto from the Wall Street Journal explains.