This is how you can save and avoid a terrifying Halloween for your finances

halloween In recent years it has become one of the most important festivals on the calendar. This tradition of Irish origin that Americans have popularized, however, entails a financial outlay, especially if there are small children at home.

Costumes, accessories, trinkets or party ticketsare some examples of common purchases so that the night of November 31st does not lack detail. This ultimately translates, like almost every social act, into a significant expenditure of money on one thing or another.

According to a recent survey carried out by the Spanish Consumer Association (Asescon), Spaniards will spend on average about 83 euros to celebrate Halloween night, which is up to 13 more than in the 2024 celebration.

“Significant dates, such as Christmas or Easter, make us spend more and break with our usual savings system. Added to this festive calendar is Halloween, whose celebration is increasingly common in our culture despite being an Anglo-Saxon tradition. This leads us to allocate part of our monthly salary to this party.whether to buy costumes, candy for the little ones or to decorate the house following this theme,” BBVA explains.

To try not to spend more than necessary and avoid leaving our pockets shaking, 20 minutes has compiled a series of advice from consumer organizations, such as the OCU and Asufin, that can prevent you from squandering your savings unnecessarily. Below are the recommendations that you should follow so that your financial health does not suffer on a terrifying night.

Make a list and set a maximum budget

First of all, we must make a general list of what we think we may need to celebrate Halloween. Then, with that list, it is convenient make a sieve and leave only what we really need. And it is common that we already have things on the list at home (candy, plates, glasses…) or we can get them for free (some costume, accessory…). This way, we won’t end up taking more products than necessary. Once we know what we are going to buy, we must establish a maximum budget that does not compromise our monthly finances.

Borrow your costume or make it yourself

Buying a costume is one of the biggest expenses for the night of the 31st, especially if you opt for something in good condition. One way to save is to borrow it from a family member or friend. But if you can’t borrow any outfit, You can always do it at home with things you already have.. For example, you can use an old sheet to act as a ghost or use old bandages to look like a mummy.

Check your candy stock and buy white label

If you are going to buy candy and sweets for the children, first see if you have unopened packages from birthdays and other celebrations. Otherwise, if you have to go shopping, always look for large packages that are not top brands. Many supermarkets sell their own assortments, which are cheaper than those from well-known brands.

Use last year’s decorations if you have them.

It is sometimes difficult to store decorations from one year to the next due to lack of space, but it is convenient to do so. so you don’t have to spend money again on things you already had. If you have no choice and you have to get rid of it, one option is to sell it on second-hand buying and selling applications and earn some money.

Make your own cardboard pumpkins and ghosts

It will take some time, but if you have small children it is a good opportunity to have a good time as a family doing crafts. With simple cardboard, scissors and a few markers of colors you can make pumpkins, spiders or ghosts with which to decorate any room in your home.

If you are going to a party, buy your ticket in advance.

In general, buying tickets for Halloween parties in advance usually saves us a few euros. Advance tickets have lower prices than those purchased at the doorand some establishments offer discounts or promotional packages for purchasing them in advance.

Avoid buying online

Buy Halloween products online can encourage compulsive buyingsince sometimes you don’t realize what you are really spending. If you go to a physical store, try to bring the money in cash to control spending.