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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.
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
Early 2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Rises Again
The Senior Citizens League raises its outlook for next year’s cost of living adjustment to 2.4% based on latest inflation data released today
Inflation and Unemployment Decline While Account Balances Grow: Vanguard
Despite the fall with inflation and unemployment, loan issuances and hardship withdrawals increased moderately last year
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2024: Goldilocks Remains a Fairytale
Crossmark Global Investments CIO sees Republicans winning White House, a rough year for stocks with a mild recession
Financial Savings Strategies Among Leading Resolutions for 2024
Allianz Life data finds more U.S. workers are wanting to manage their money better or save more in the new year