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Inflation
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Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises over time, reducing the purchasing power of money. It means that each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services than before. Inflation is usually measured as an annual percentage and can result from increased demand (demand-pull), higher production costs (cost-push), or expansion of the money supply. Moderate inflation is normal in a growing economy, but high or unpredictable inflation can hurt savings, investments, and overall economic stability, while deflation (the opposite) can also be harmful.
Inflation, Saving for Retirement Among Top Financial Fears
Seventy-six percent of respondents say they need to allocate more to retirement to meet goals, finds MFS
How Americans Are Turning Money Stress Into Action
New Empower research finds people spend 4 hours a day thinking about their finances, but it’s spurring real progress for many
401(k) Savers Cut Back on Personal Spending, Not Retirement
Schwab’s annual nationwide survey of 401(k) participants finds retirement confidence dips amid inflation concerns, but few are curbing plan contribution rates
Consumer Sentiment Drops As Market Confidence Soars
Morgan Stanley report finds investors feel bullish over market, but Equitable findings report fears over potential declines
2026 Social Security COLA Forecast Rises Again as Trump Tariffs Fuel Inflation
Current predictions for 2026 cost of living adjustment now up to 2.6% and 2.7%; larger Medicare Part B premium increase expected eat up most or all of it
How Much Americans Need to Feel ‘Financially Comfortable’ in 2025
Up from last year, but still down from 2023 according to Schwab’s 2025 Modern Wealth SurveyHow Much Americans Need to Feel ‘Financially Comfortable’ in 2025
Advisors Bullish on Market Gains in Second Half of Year
New InspereX survey finds advisors think market volatility provides opportunity to show value
Uptick in Retirement Optimism Might Not Be Realistic
Report from State Street Global Advisors finds more savers feeling optimistic, but many still lack a plan
Making Retirement Work in Defined Contribution Plans Today
Not only do older 401(k) participants appear to want lifetime income, but they also want it even more if it’s available in their workplace retirement plan
Social Security Issues: Flurry of Changes Sparks Confusion
A slide-show look at several recent matters related to customer service, eliminating fraud and updates on leadership and the 2026 COLA