INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the holiday season approaches, shopping expert and award-winning journalist Claudia Lombana shares insights on how last-minute shopping can lead to surprising savings.

Despite the common advice to shop early, many find themselves searching for gifts at the last minute. Claudia Lombana, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist, suggests that procrastination may actually benefit shoppers by allowing them to take advantage of unexpected deals and still find fantastic gifts.

“Procrastination may actually work in your favor,” said Claudia Lombana, a recognized shopping specialist who frequently analyzes shopping tren...