Halloween Burn Oh my goodness did you know how much money was spent on candy for Halloween? Halloween spending on candy, costumes, and more is expected to hit record highs this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). All told, Americans will spend over $77 per person on Halloween in 2014. Most of us think of Halloween as an occasion all about the kids, but there's a reason it's far exceeded Thanksgiving as a holiday celebration: the chance for all to play dress up. Read more [...]