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Halloween costumes can be pricey! Follow these tips to save!

Posted at 1:55 PM, Oct 14, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-15 09:38:22-04

Get ready for a frightening statistic! The National Retail Federation claims a new record that 179 million people spent a total of over $9 billion on Halloween in 2017! That breaks down to about $86 per person. So, let's help you pay less and talk costumes!

When you "Do It Yourself" (DIY), it may not save you time, but it should save you money. Get creative!

Do your research. If you plan to dress pets, Popsugar has 11 outfits that are under $15!

Speaking of lower cost, give yourself a budget and stick to it.

Either use parts of your old costume, swap with someone else, or even sell on Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, Kid to Kid or have a garage sale! There are so many sites that will either make you money or inspire you.

Later this week, we are scoring you a Deal of the Day at a costume shop! Let us know what else we can help you save on when it comes to Halloween!