With Halloween just days away and consumers expected to spend roughly $13.1 billion on the occasion, WalletHub today announced the results of its nationally representative Halloween Spending & Financial Fears Survey . WalletHub also released its picks for 2025’s Worst Credit Cards to highlight scary offers that people should avoid, along with money-saving alternatives.

Key Findings

Widespread Economic Fear: 94% of people are fearful of this economy.

Economic Uncertainty Haunts Us: More than 2 in 5 Americans say uncertainty is the scariest thing about the economy right now.

Dreams Full of Financial Worries: 49% of Americans say they have nightmares about money problems.

Halloween on a Budget: 74% of people are planning to spend less on Halloween this year than last year.

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