The Consumer Price Index (CPI) regularly measures the change in the prices paid by consumers in the U.S. for a representative ...
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 ...
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 ...
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% ...
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. ‌Bureau of Economic Analysis ‌said on Wednesday it would use an average of September and November Consumer Price Index ‍data to produce October estimates for the ...
Quick Read Social Security recipients received a 2.8% COLA increase in January 2026, but shelter costs rose 3.0% and food climbed at a similar pace over the past 12 months, leaving retirees falling ...