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

Social Security's annual COLA calculations are under scrutiny from advocacy groups, with some calling for different metrics to be used to boost or reduce the inflation adjustments.

Supply-chain disruptions, pandemic unpredictability, and war have sent inflation to levels not seen since the early 1980s. Higher prices for essentials like food, housing, and gas are making life more ...

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is set to increase by 2.8% in January 2026. However, ...

The food poverty campaigner has taken to social media in recent days to highlight increased inflationary pressure on poor families. Food writer and campaigner Jack Monroe has celebrated after ...

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Russ Stephens is the Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a leading coaching company for custom home builders. Governments around the world delivered many speeches and ...