Spooked by inflation, Americans slash Halloween spending

Spooky season is underway, but this year it's all tricks and no treats, with almost two-thirds of Americans planning to curtail Halloween spending after last year's historic spending peak of $12.2 billion. According to Lending Tree's 2024 Halloween Spending Report, inflation is significantly affecting consumers' holiday plans, and Americans are making cutbacks this holiday season. How Does Halloween Spending Look in 2024? According to the survey of 2,040 U.S. consumers, 59 percent of Halloween spenders plan to forgo purchases because of tighter budgets. Decorations, candy and party supplies are among...