Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

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Consumer prices still rising: Prices rose 3.0% in September from a year ago, slightly below forecasters' expectations, ...

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Social Security's annual COLA calculations are under scrutiny from advocacy groups, with some calling for different metrics ...

If you are collecting spousal benefits in 2025, then you will most likely be entitled to a benefits increase in 2026. This ...

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Many Americans choose food based on cost and nutrition, but personal values, such as animal welfare and environmental concerns, also shape what ends up on our plates. Now, researchers at the Gerald J.

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is more than an accounting term—it’s a critical metric that directly measures your business’s production costs and impacts your profitability. Understanding and calculating ...

Tens of millions of seniors may have to wait longer to find out how much their Social Security checks will rise next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the 2026 ...

Most Americans say they want to grow old in their homes. But most don’t plan ahead for it. More than half of U.S. homes don’t have basic features for aging in place, such as a step-free entryway and ...