Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security is designed to help retirees maintain their purchasing power amidst inflation. However, despite recent increases, the reality is that retirees ...

Payments for this year’s permanent fund dividend started Thursday. More than 600,000 Alaskans will get the $1,000 PFD – and when adjusted for inflation, it’s the smallest amount in state history.

Social Security COLAs are calculated based on inflation data. Inflation seemed to be slowing earlier this year but has recently been on the rise. Higher benefits seem like a win, but retirees have ...

You might want to turn down your air conditioner now that electrical rates are — like our summer temperatures — on the rise. But not everyone will feel the pain. Massachusetts’ two primary energy ...

Growth in public consumption is expected to slow compared to last year, reflecting the earlier frontloading of government measures aimed at supporting household purchasing power and the reduction in ...