The cost of candy is up a scary 13% just in time for Halloween

The cost of Halloween candy is up 13% compared to this time last year. (For comparison, in the past it took candy prices from 1997 to 2006 to rise 13%.)

Costumes, too, may feel more expensive than usual.

While the CPI report does not specifically track costumes, the price of clothing has jumped 5.5% since last year. Those crafty enough to make handmade costumes will feel the pinch even more: Sewing machines, fabric and supplies are up 11% since last September. . Prices rose 8.2% for the 12 months ending in September, down slightly from last month but still much higher than the Federal Reserve's target of 2%.

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