
Halloween Spending 2024: How It Boosts the US Economy
Halloween spending is set to hit a record $13.1 billion in 2025. Economists remain split on whether that surge genuinely helps the economy or just shifts money around.
Norman Simpson focuses on housing and consumer credit, tracking mortgage rates, borrowing costs and what they mean for household finances. He writes with a practical, grounded voice, often translating technical credit market shifts into terms that matter for someone planning a purchase. His pieces balance data with a steady acknowledgment of how these trends affect daily decisions.
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