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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.
Retirement Confidence Dips for Middle-Income Americans
High costs plus concerns over Social Security insolvency have led middle-income workers between the ages of 50 to 85 to feel less assured about retirement
Forecasters Predict 2027 Social Security COLA at 1.8% Or 2.8%
Today’s release of CPI data for January led to updated forecasts from Mary Johnson and The Senior Citizens League
Inflation, Market Uncertainty Drive Advisor Skepticism
Security Benefit Q4 findings show advisors have grown increasingly cautious of the market over 2025
2025 Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2020 as Average 2026 Social Security Checks Top $2K
The Senior Citizens League forecasts 2027 COLA raise on track for 2.5%
Bob Doll: 7 of 10 2025 Predictions Came to Fruition
Crossmark Global Investments leader says investors expect yet another year of double-digit earnings and stock market gains in 2026, but it will be a “tougher year to make money”
Retirement Optimism Dips Worldwide as Workers Struggle with Inflation, Reduced Education
The T. Rowe Price findings also uncovered economic and financial uncertainty among retirees and workers
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