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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.
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
2025 Social Security COLA Forecasts Recede Slightly
Predictions for next year’s raise decline for first time this year based in today’s inflation data
Financial Health Gap Between Americans Widens
New Financial Finesse data shows macroeconomic conditions are generating additional wealth for those with assets while simultaneously impoverishing those already struggling
2025 Social Security COLA Estimate Jumps to 3%
Stubborn, higher than expected inflation numbers lead to fourth consecutive increase in the monthly estimate, up sharply from 1.4% in January
Savers Concerned About Inflation; Few Taking Action to Combat It
Lincoln Financial study finds inflation is No. 1 financial concern among consumers across generations
Americans Experience Dips in Financial Security
Northwestern Mutual reports record-highs in the number of workers who feel financially insecure