Older Americans who want to see by how much their Social Security checks will increase next year may have to wait until the government shutdown ends.

Inflation increased slightly in May and remained above the Federal Reserve's target rate ahead of the central bank's next meeting this month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday said that the ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.2% in February from year-ago levels—an uptick from January’s 3.1% rate, but well below the January 2023 peak of 6.4%.

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the ...

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.0% in June from year-ago levels—a decrease from May’s 3.3% rate. The CPI decreased 0.1% from month-ago levels after ...

After Friday's CPI revisions, inflation traders continued to foresee a steady downward path toward 2% for the annual headline CPI rate through September. The interesting twist, however, is that ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can ...