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 ...

The inflation dragon is alive and well. Last November, Donald Trump called himself “the affordability president.” However, it ...

If the U.S. and Iran can negotiate a permanent end to hostilities, this oil shock will quickly pass. The pundits and ...

Mon, March 23, 2026 at 11:59 AM UTC For a few weeks in early 2026, retirees got rare good news: the January CPI-W reading came in at 2.6% year-over-year, slightly below the 2.8% COLA that took effect ...

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 a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.

At 3.4%, the March inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is only slightly higher than February’s 3.21%. How does the CPI differ from the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)? In Beyond ...