Discover how the CPI-W measures inflation affecting urban wage earners and clerical workers, impacting cost-of-living adjustments and economic decisions.

While they may be imperfect, COLAs are meant to help you cover the higher cost of living and help ease the sting of higher prices.

CPI-W numbers control the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment. New CPI-W numbers changed the future projections for the COLA. Retirees should know COLAs are not actually keeping up with ...

The calculation of cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for Social Security is a critical issue for millions of retirees. Currently, the formula used is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage ...

The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report — a key ingredient in determining the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) — will be delayed due to a partial government shutdown.

Social Security retirees will be getting a Cost of Living Adjustment in January, with a 2.8% raise coming for seniors. While ...

Social Security COLA 2027 depends on inflation trends, CPI data, policy changes, and Medicare costs. Experts expect a lower ...

Discover what a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is, how it compensates for inflation, and its impact on Social Security and ...