Key Takeaways The cost of Thanksgiving dinner became a point of dispute last week after President Donald Trump used a Walmart special as evidence that his economic policies are pushing down ...

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, ...

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is used to calculate the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Key CPI-W data needed to calculate the 2026 COLA will now ...

The Social Security Administration announced its cost-of-living adjustment for beneficiaries — a figure advocates say fails to address the reality for most seniors.

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 ...

The cost-of-living boost for Social Security beneficiaries will land at 2.8% in 2026, based on new data from a much anticipated but delayed September inflation report released Friday, Oct. 24.

The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report — a key ingredient in determining the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) — will be delayed due to a partial government shutdown.

Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics head. In Argentina, the government manipulated the inflation rate. Economists went rogue to calculate the real rate, and people lost trust in the numbers.

American seniors are frustrated with how Social Security adjusts for inflation, and they want change. A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) shows a clear demand among retirees to improve ...

The headline CPI is expected to reach the highest level since June 2024 at 3.1%, driven by tariff-related goods inflation. The market rents are falling, mostly in Texas and southern states, pointing ...

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 ...