Learn how real interest rates reflect inflation-adjusted costs for borrowers and yields for lenders, with insights into ...

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's cost-of-living adjustments have long let retirees down. A key proposal seeks to change the way they're calculated by using the CPI-E.

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% ...

Inflation is now a major concern in the financial environment of today. It controls headlines and affects the economy at every level. Although the most obvious sign is increasing prices, the wider ...