Spotlight Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween Cara Smith, NerdWallet Oct 26, 2023 Oct 26, 2023 Updated Nov 1, 2024 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forget the ghouls and ghosts — inflation is spooky enough. 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