The cost of Halloween candy spiked 71% in 5 years — consider a few boo-dget swaps

The cost of Halloween candy spiked 71% in 5 years — consider a few boo-dget swaps

Trick or cheat. As 74% of Americans prepare for spooky season, new research is warning Halloween candy shoppers to brace for another jump scare: horrifyingly high prices. A recent study by Finance Buzz found that the cost of filling the candy bowl has climbed 71% since 2021—more than triple the national inflation rate of 22%. … Read more