Retirees now know how much their Social Security benefits will increase next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on the program's monthly checks.

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

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

The US CPI release comes ahead of the next week's FOMC meeting, where the Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. (The New York Times US inflation comes in lower than expected, and ...

The report shows food items like instant coffee and beef are getting pricier. Instant coffee prices in September were about ...

The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 3% compared to a year ago according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics—but the Federal Reserve is still all but certain to proceed with a rate ...

M/M vs. 0.4% consensus and +0.4% in August, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The report was delayed due to the government shutdown.

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.

The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement is scheduled for Oct. 24, whether or not the U.S. government is open. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said it will publish the September ...

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is giving New Yorkers a chance to see how much cash they would save under his administration -- if he's able to make good on his campaign promises. Mamdani has found ...

Tens of millions of seniors may have to wait longer to find out how much their Social Security checks will rise next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the 2026 ...