The Reserve Bank isn’t trying to stop inflation. So don’t expect prices to come down
What is the Reserve Bank trying to achieve by raising interest rates? In recent days, a video has…
The Latest Inflation Data Means Good and Bad News for Social Security Recipients
Few, if any, Social Security changes are as anticipated as the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Implemented at the…
AI is driving up consumer prices. That won’t stop anytime soon, experts say.
The torrent of corporate spending on artificial intelligence in the U.S. is driving up consumer prices, working against efforts…
Seniors may see smaller rise in Social Security payments after latest inflation report
Seniors may see a smaller rise in their Social Security payments after the latest inflation report showed the…
CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace
Inflation eased for the second consecutive month, rising at a 3.4% annual pace in July, in line with…
Social Security benefits could rise 3.8% in 2027. Calculate yours
Social Security projected to jump 3.8% in 2027. Calculate how much your benefit may change Cost-of-living adjustment, or…
Social Security benefits could rise 3.8% in 2027. Calculate yours
Social Security projected to jump 3.8% in 2027. Calculate how much your benefit may change Cost-of-living adjustment, or…
See how the price of everything has changed with inflation
The cost of most everyday items is up. Here’s by how much. Good news: inflation has eased slightly.…
Why COLAs Have Lost Retirees 14% of Their Buying Power Since 2016
The average Social Security benefit is the highest it’s ever been, $2,084 per month as of June 2026.…
Consumer prices slip in June after months of increases
Following months of rising costs, inflation saw the biggest single-month drop in six years in June thanks to cheaper…
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq extend gains as ASML buoys AI trade, earnings roll in
US stocks edged higher as chipmaking equipment producer ASML (ASML) sent a bullish signal on AI demand and…
Steep inflation could persist through 2026
The consumer price index measured inflation at 4.2% in May. The June report comes out Tuesday. But whatever…