Survey: Families Plan Halloween Spending Cuts

Halloween celebrations are taking different forms this year, from a nonprofit-presented event with family activities and a separate adults’ experience to consumers’ more budget-conscious plans. A LendingTree survey found that many celebrators are skipping traditions and expect to spend less, although candy remains the most popular planned purchase. CandyStore.com’s customer poll put candy corn at the top of its worst-candy ranking, while the article cautions that the results are not nationally representative. Families are also urged to check labels closely: a recalled Halloween candy contained undeclared milk, and recipes or ingredients can vary across package sizes and product versions.