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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.
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
Inflation, Retirement Income Among Top Concerns for Gen X and Baby Boomers
Healthcare costs was also named as a leading worry for these age groups, finds the Global Atlantic Financial Group
Inflation, Tariffs Increasingly Worry Americans in 2025, New Study Finds
Allianz Life’s latest quarterly market perceptions research finds notable increases in concern since the year started
Employer Trust Increases as Inflation Persists
With employees feeling the impacts of rising costs, MetLife study finds more are looking to their employer for support
Investors Anticipate Rising Markets as Trump Admin Settles In
Still, respondents to the Morgan Stanley survey continue to voice concerns over inflation and market volatility
4 Key Risks to Retirement Security in 2025—and How to Tackle Them
Liana Magner of Natixis Investment Managers provides a look at the risks and opportunities for plan sponsors and advisors as well as how plan participants can address them
Americans Resolving to be ‘Practical’ Financially in 2025
Fidelity’s 16th Annual Resolutions Study finds unexpected expenses and inflation are top financial concerns as majority of Americans say they’re focused on building up emergency savings
2025 Social Security COLA Falls Once Again
Both analyses from The Senior Citizens League and retired analyst Mary Johnson predict a 2.5% cost of living adjustment
2025 Social Security COLA Prediction Keeps Falling
As inflation moderates, expectations around a 2.6% cost of living adjustment are coming into focus
Updated 2025 Social Security COLA Forecasts Point Toward Lower Raise
Two forecasts updated today based on new CPI data both remain significantly lower than this year’s 3.2% increase