Consumer News See Where Americans Think Cost Of Living Went Up In Just Two Months

There's 'overwhelming evidence' tariffs have raised consumer prices, says Bank of America

The analysts wrote in a note on Friday that consumers have covered about 50% to 70% of the cost of tariffs to date. Read More

Americans aren’t worried about the government shutdown. But they remain unnerved about the cost of living and weak hiring

Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its seventh-lowest level in October, on records going back to 1952. Consumer sentiment ... Read More

Consumer sentiment falls to seventh-lowest level since 1952 as Americans worry about cost of living and jobs

Consumer sentiment edged lower in early October to a preliminary reading of 55, the University of Michigan reported Friday, October 10. The level represents the seventh-lowest reading in records ... Read More

Consumer Price Index shows slightly cooler-than-expected inflation in September

M/M vs. 0.4% consensus and +0.4% in August, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The report was delayed due to the government shutdown. Read More

Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the ... Read More

Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries

Recipients, including retirees and their spouses, as well as those who receive disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income, will see the additional benefit starting in January. Read More

Social Security Recipients Get a 2.8% Cost-Of-Living Boost in 2026, Average of $56 Per Month

Some seniors say the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses ... Read More