The government is releasing the September report on consumer prices (CPI) despite the government showdown. Here's what is in store.

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that President Donald Trump's tariff policies have had a muted impact on cost pressures. And it all but guarantees that the Federal Reserve will cut ...

Every government economic report has been delayed due to the shutdown, except for one: the CPI. How come? Annual cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security are determined after the September ...

There are many price indices for the US economy. Most people focus on the consumer price index (CPI) because it’s relevant to ...

While recipients, regardless of state, will receive the same 2.8% boost in 2026, there are noticeable dollar differences in ...

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

April's CPI report shows a 2.3% YoY inflation rate, the lowest in four years, indicating a positive disinflation trend. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, is also down to 2.8% YoY, suggesting ...

When calculating the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments, the Social Security Administration (SSA) bases it on data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), ...

Key CPI-W data needed to calculate the 2026 COLA will now be announced on Oct. 24. The purchasing power of Social Security benefits has decreased over the years. The government shutdown has affected ...