Frighteningly Frugal & Fun Tips


Since you've probably already been scared half to death by your credit card bill this year, MainStreet has created a Halloween guide to make this spooky holiday a little less frightening. Here are the tips that will save you money, keep you healthy (or healthier) and make you even cuter than you already are.

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Most Popular Kids' Costumes This Year


Haven't bought a Halloween costume for your kid yet? You might have missed out on these options — they're the most popular cosutmes this Halloween.

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DIY Costumes: Last-Minute Halloween Options


There are plenty of super-easy, and reasonably respectable do-it-yourself Halloween costumes that can be thrown together at the last minute ... And most of them aren't as creepy as this dude.

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Halloween Hounds: Cute Pet Costumes


Many pet lovers are willing to pamper their pets at any cost.

Some might call these costumes crazy, but can you really put a price on cuteness?

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Baby Halloween Costumes: Affordable & Adorable


Parents who love to play dress-up with their kids can have a field day this month – even on a budget – with some painfully cute Halloween costumes.

If you're a parent taking this kid around the neighborhood trick-or-treating, I'm sure recoup your investment in candy. People won't trick babies this adorable, only treat.

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Good vs. Evil Halloween Candy


Ever wonder if it's better to eat five Tootsie Rolls or one 3 Musketeers bar?

We found healthier candy options for you to hand out to all of those adorable goblins and ghouls.

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Husband vs. Wife: Halloween Budget Nightmares


Forget about college savings plans, Halloween can set you back a big sum of money if you spring for the fancy costumes, decorations and candy every year.

In ths article, a married couple talks about ways to save on the Halloween essentials.

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Recall Horrors: Halloween, Baby Products & More


Faulty consumer products could cause unintentional fright or even injury following another rash of recalls. Here’s what you should keep an eye out for ... but not literally please - that's terrifying.

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The Halloween Business: Life After Oct. 31


For one month, they are the busiest stores in town. But what happens on Nov. 1?

MainStreet looked into what your favorite Halloween haunts do after their boom season ends, and you might be surprised at how many people like to dress in costume year-round.

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Balloon Boy Costume: A Lesson in Entrepreneurial Instincts


When opportunity flies overhead, chase it.

Balloon Boy's parents weren't the only people who stood to benefit from the hoax. One business owner turned the eye-catching stunt into a money-making opportunity by making Balloon Boy costumes just in time for Halloween. 

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Nothing sends fear through the heart of a child more than report card day. Prepare yourself for a sense of déjà vu when applying for a loan... many say the situation ignites that same type of blast-from-the past feeling as they sit on the edge of their seat awaiting their financial fate. And what to do if, ultimately, that application is stamped "denied"? Figure that your credit score had a lot to do with it, and start making big changes.
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Creepy Stuff Sold Online


Even outside of eBay, there are a number of sites tailored to shoppers with eccentric tastes.

If you're looking for a good scare this Halloween, just look at how much people are willing to pay for this bat necklace.

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Pumpkin-Carving Tips From the Pros


Here are the tools and simple techniques you need to have the most amazing jack-o'-lantern on the block this Halloween.

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