Consumer Price Index: Inflation rises to 3%, shy of economists' predictions

Consumer inflation rose to 3% in September, just shy of what experts expected, according to the Consumer Price Index report released Friday. The report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed prices rose 0.
Air Force Times

Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees

As an example, a military retiree who receives $2,500 in retired pay will see a COLA increase of about $70 a month. For a veteran receiving $1,500 per month in benefits, the increase would be about $42 in 2026.

Social Security could adopt a ‘senior-friendly’ COLA index — but retirees still won’t get more money

Retirees should be wary of the Social Security Administration (SSA) basing their annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on an inflation index more relevant to seniors.

Social Security COLAs Fell Short 69% of the Time Over 25 Years, a Survey Shows

Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are a crucial part of the Social Security benefits program. A new report shows that COLAs are letting seniors down more often than not. The report says 69% of COLAs over the last 25 years fell short of what they should have been.
Marketplace

What, exactly, does “cost of living” mean — and how is it calculated?

The phrase “cost of living” has been popping up a lot as inflation has boosted prices in the last few years. It’s also top of mind for policymakers — and for employers when they set salaries and benefits. But there are many ways to measure the ...
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