The Consumer Price Index (CPI) regularly measures the change in the prices paid by consumers in the U.S. for a representative ...
The expected surge in prices due to the Iran War showed up in the March CPI data. However, it doesn't tell the real inflation ...
Washington is full of speculation this week as Democrats and Republicans examine different ways to cut spending, raise revenue and reform entitlements to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” One policy ...
The 2026 COLA of 2.8% uses CPI-W tracking workers under 62 instead of retirees. Medicare Part B premiums increased 10% to $202.90 in 2026 versus the 2.8% COLA. Senior housing costs climbed around 4% ...
Social Security benefits will get a boost for next year following the announcement of the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Friday, a debate is emerging over whether there is a more ...