It's scary how much we spend on Halloween

Oct. 30, 2012
Americans are spending more money than ever to make Halloween fun and scary. But what's behind its popularity? 

Consumer spending grows, posts biggest jump in 5 months

Aug. 29, 2011
Consumers rebounded in July to boost spending by the most in five months. The increase is likely to ease fears that the U.S. economy is on the verge of another recession.The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July.

Americans cut spending for first time in 20 months

Aug. 2, 2011
Americans cut back on their spending in June for the first time in nearly two years and their incomes grew by the smallest amount in nine months, a troubling sign for an economy that is barely growing.The Commerce Department says consumer spending dropped 0.2 percent in June.