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Social Security 2026 COLA estimated at 2.7%, but much of it will go to Medicare Part B
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.
Social Security recipients in RI could get 2.7% raise in 2026 due to COLA
RI Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise in 2026. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.
Social Security’s 2026 COLA on track to break a 29-year trend
That's better known as the annual Social Security benefits increase, or the raise that Social Security retirees get in most years. The Social Security Administration looks at changes to a basket of goods and services that is included in the consumer price index.
2026 COLA may be erased by 11.6% Medicare Part B premium increase
COLA may be wiped out by an 11.6% hike in Medicare Part B premiums, posing a financial setback for low-income seniors.
Why 5 Years of High COLA Aren't Always Good News for Social Security Retirees
For millions of Social Security retirees in the U.S., the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is crucial for maintaining their purchasing power. However, a streak of high COLA increases isn't always beneficial.
Social Security COLA 2026 projections rise as inflation and tariffs weigh on economy
Rising inflation and tariffs are pushing up 2026 Social Security COLA projections, but potential Medicare hikes and policy shifts could still strain low-income seniors.
UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% as food prices rise again
The figure for June marks the fastest rate of inflation, which measures how quickly prices are rising, since January 2024.
UK inflation jumps to 3.6% as food prices soar – what it means for YOUR money
THE UK’s rate of inflation rose in June as food prices soared – and to an almost 18-month high. The Office for National ...
CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, a sign inflation around the U.S. is creeping up after ...
CPI inflation jumps in June to 2.7% annual rate
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Tuesday that consumer prices moved upwards in June, with the true impact of ...
Retail sales up a surprising 0.6% in June after a May pullback by consumers
Consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy.
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Italian inflation rose to 1.7% in June - Istat
Italy's annual inflation rate rose to 1.7% in June from 1.6% in May, Istat said on Wednesday, confirming the preliminary estimate it released at the end of last month. The national statistics agency ...
Warning to anyone with a mortgage after inflation hits 3.6%
Existing homeowners have also been affected by the switch from ultra-low fixed-rate mortgages to new ones, making new ...
Inflation picks up again in June, rising at 2.7% annual rate
The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 2.7% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Consumer prices climb 2.7%, with frankfurters and coffee on the rise in June
LAST MONTH'S CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASED 0.3-PERCENT ON THE MONTH..... PUTTING THE 12-MONTH INFLATION RATE AT 2.7-PERCENT.
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High food, fuel prices push UK inflation to 3.6% in June
“Core CPI (CPI excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco) rose by 3.7% in the 12 months to June 2025, up from 3.5% in the ...
UK inflation hits hotter-than-expected 3.6% in June
The U.K.'s annual inflation rate hit a hotter-than-expected 3.6% in June, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had ...