Social Security COLA Forecast Rises to 3.9% for 2027
The social security cola forecast for 2027 climbs to 3.9%, driven by persistent inflation in housing and energy. Reti...
Inflation
The Inflation tag page collects 7 articles that explain price changes, budgeting strategies, and retirement basics, so you can navigate costly times and keep your finances on track.
478 articlesInflation Still Stings Retirees: A Practical Guide
Retirees face rising costs that squeeze fixed incomes. This guide offers simple, actionable steps—from inflation-focu...
Oil Market Reaches Tipping Point, Raising Stock Risks
Oil prices are testing a critical threshold as investors weigh potential spillovers to stocks. Some analysts warn the...
Forget Rate Cuts: Warsh Hype Lifts Two Sub-$30 Stocks
As inflation runs hot and rate prospects swing, retail investors nod to inflation-defensive plays. Smithfield Foods a...
Wow! Fed Inflation Forecast Update Shocks Wall Street
A fresh inflation outlook from the FED just arrived in May, and markets moved on the news. This article breaks down w...
Bitcoin Drops Below $77,000 as Iran Threats Rise Again
Bitcoin slipped below the $77,000 level as investors reassessed geopolitical risk and persistent inflation concerns, ...
Gundlach Says It’s ‘Just’ Not Possible for Fed to Cut Rates
Hedge fund founder Jeffrey Gundlach warns the Fed won’t cut rates at the upcoming meeting amid stubborn inflation, hi...
Here’s Average Social Security: Best Claim Age in 2026
New SSA figures show how delaying Social Security changes monthly checks, with clear differences at ages 62, 67, and ...
Hoping Larger Social Security COLA Could Backfire in 2027
With 2026 delivering a 2.8% Social Security COLA, markets and retirees are watching for a potentially larger 2027 inc...
Carlson Says Skip Luxury: A Smart Inflation Shield
Portfolio manager Ben Carlson argues that avoiding big-ticket upgrades can shield households and portfolios from infl...
Medicare Part B Premium Dents 2026 Social Security Rise
In 2026, Medicare Part B premiums surged, eroding a portion of the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for many...
Here’s What’s Driving Social Security’s 2027 COLA Spike
The 2027 COLA estimate has jumped to 3.2% from 1.2%, aided by March inflation and higher energy prices. Retirees face...