Americans Want Lower Costs, but Inflation Just Hit Its Highest Mark Since January

Inflation hit its highest annualized level since January by rising to 2.9 percent in August, according to consumer price data released Thursday by the Department of Labor. In the past month, prices ... Read More

Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they're squeezed: "It's really challenging"

The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say. Read More

Double whammy for Americans: Inflation continues to rise as jobs outlook grows weaker

The cost of living continues to increase for Americans at a time when the job market appears to be on shakier footing, creating a complicated economic problem that could be tricky to solve. Read More

Americans kept spending last month despite elevated inflation

US consumers kept spending in July, even as inflation remained elevated that month, new data showed Friday. Consumer spending rose 0.5% from June, according to Commerce Department data released Friday ... Read More

Why Oct. 15 Will Be the Biggest Day of the Year for Social Security Retirees

Oct. 15 is likely the biggest day on the calendar for retirees because it will determine how much their benefits increase. But they must keep a few things in perspective. Read More