Halloween Costs Are Scaring Me. How Can I Save?

Halloween Costs Are Scaring Me. How Can I Save?

Q: Money is tight, so the thought of shopping for Halloween costumes and the party I’ll be hosting are scaring me silly. Is there any way I can save on Halloween costs, or am I doomed to send my budget down a deep, dark hole?

A: Halloween costs can be

8 Super-Scary Halloween Hacks to Save You Money

8 Super-Scary Halloween Hacks to Save You Money

It’s that time of year again, when jack-o’-lanterns leer into the dark night and cobwebby skeletons hang from every bush. Halloween is great fun for kids and kids-at-heart. But, if you’re the one left paying for all those costumes, decor and candy, you may find the only scare you’re getting from Halloween

Don’t Get Spooked by One of these Scams this Halloween!

Don’t Get Spooked by One of these Scams this Halloween!

That cackling, long-haired witch might send your heart fluttering with fear, but these Halloween scams are even spookier! Here’s what to know about these common Halloween scams. 

 1. The Joker

Desperate for money before the holiday shopping season hits? Looking to pad your

Can Halloween be Celebrated Safely This Year?

Can Halloween be Celebrated Safely This Year?


Q: With COVID-19 still disrupting all kinds of plans, I’m wondering about Halloween celebrations this year. Is there any way to safely celebrate Halloween in 2020?


A: How to safely celebrate this year is a question that’s frightening Halloween lovers all over

DIY Halloween Décor

DIY Halloween Décor
1. The mummified door

All you need for turning your front door into a bona fide mummy is a generous amount of toilet paper and a bit of masking tape. This project is easier with a helper, so get your kids or your significant other in on the fun!

First, open your front door to a 90-degree angle. Take a roll of toilet paper and tape the first piece to the upper right-hand corner

4 Super-Scary Scams To Watch For This Halloween

4 Super-Scary Scams To Watch For This Halloween

Don’t let a Halloween scam spook you! Stay a step ahead of those crooks by looking out for these four scams this season.

1. The shipping scam

The internet is brimming with Halloween-themed stores in the months leading up to Oct. 31. Lots of these retailers offer an impressive selection of costumes, accessories and

7 Halloween Hacks You Don't Want To Miss

7 Halloween Hacks You Don't Want To Miss
7 Halloween Hacks You Don't Want To Miss

Halloween is coming – and so is the fun! Everyone wants to win the prize for creepiest costume and the most frightening yard décor in the neighborhood.

But all that spookiness comes with a scary price tag. The average American will spend $169 on Halloween costs this year.

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