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Candy crunch: Why buying Halloween candy this year is financially scary

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Halloween candy prices are rising, even as consumer spending for the holiday is projected to reach a record $13.5 billion.

Halloween candy is getting more expensive, even as Americans are planning to spend a record $13.5 billion on the holiday this year.

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