6 Things All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security COLAs
Tens of millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for a substantial portion of their retirement income. Not only ...
Local economist says employees cannot keep up with cost of living despite minimum wage increase
The discrepancy is because the cost of rent and medical expenses are not used to calculate the consumer price index, from ...
Shop like it's 2020: How to roll back 5 years of inflation at the mall
Prices at the mall are about one-fifth higher now than before the pandemic, thanks to cumulative inflation. But there are ...
Two moves retirees may make now to boost their 2025 Social Security benefit checks
A 2.5% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the lowest increase to benefits since 2021. To increase those checks, ...
2025 COLA Shortfall: Why Social Security Retirees Are Losing Spending Power
Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough ...
4 most worrisome things for retirees on Social Security as COLA disappoints — and how to prepare for what’s ahead
For retirees, healthcare expenses are unavoidable and increasingly unaffordable. Fidelity Research says a 65-year-old ...
This Walmart shopper was shocked by a $12 carton of eggs — then spotted one for a crazy $36. Here’s what's behind America's egg shortage and how to hedge against li…
A viral TikTok video is putting the spotlight on America’s soaring egg prices, with one Walmart shopper left stunned by just ...
Inflation Calculator: See How Much Inflation Is Costing You
See How Much Inflation Is Costing You After sharply increasing in 2022, inflation has been moderating in the U.S. in recent years. The increase in overall prices – measured by the Consumer Price Index ...
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Besides the consumer price index, the table also includes the average year-on-year change of the CPI. The table also contains the percentage change of the CPI on the previous quarter. These numbers ...
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When Should I Use Seasonally Adjusted Data From the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
Tim Evanson/Flickr.com (CC by SA-2.0) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most widely used metric for consumer inflation changes over time and utilizes data based on consumer buying habits from ...
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Consumer Price Index: Inflation Ticks Up To 2.9% In December
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index rose to 2.89% year-over-year, right in line with economist expectations. Additionally, core CPI came ...
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CPI accelerates in December, as expected; core CPI surprises lower
The Consumer Price Index 0.4% M/M in December, matching the consensus and slightly accelerating from the 0.3% increase in the previous month, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data ...