Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

The September CPI report came in better-than-expected. The mainstream broadly characterized it as a "good" report. It wasn't.

The "Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act" was introduced to improve Social Security by changing COLA calculations.

Social Security's annual COLA calculations are under scrutiny from advocacy groups, with some calling for different metrics to be used to boost or reduce the inflation adjustments.

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All 75 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries’ checks are going up 2.8% in 2026.

"For many women, this is not optional. They're having to choose now between paying their electric bill or feeding their baby.

Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are a crucial part of the Social Security benefits program. A new report shows that COLAs are letting seniors down more often than not. The report says 69% of COLAs ...