Gifting stocks, retirement account tax implications and 529s. Carmen tackles them all in rapid-fire for this month's lightning round.

According to The National Retail Federation, consumers will spend $20.7 billion on Mother's Day gifts this year, but Paula Poundstone, comedian and mom of three, thinks everyone should save their money.

Commentator Logan Sachon loves her 2-year-old nephew dearly. She shows it by never, ever buying him presents.

The billions of dollars spent on holiday shopping each year leaves out one big piece of the gift-giving puzzle.

Does the embrace of online shopping lessen the meaning of the holiday season?

Not sure what to give your Secret Santa? Here's some advice on how to re-think the gift-giving process so that everyone is left satisfied.

Buying gifts for yourself while shopping for others is a growing holiday tradition, encouraged by retailers. Just don't carry it too far.

Researcher Nathan Novemsky discusses his findings on gift giving. Fancy wrapping increases expectations — but also, disappointment — he says.