For a few weeks in early 2026, retirees got rare good news: the January CPI-W reading came in at 2.6% year-over-year, slightly below the 2.8% COLA that took effect in January. Social Security was ...

In another sobering reminder of the economic challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, new data show that farmers’ ...

In 2024, USDA estimates that farmers and ranchers received a combined 5.8 cents of every food dollar—that's less than 6 cents that reaches the farm after accounting for production expenses.

A Tesco receipt from the 90s has sparked a lively debate about inflation and the rising cost of everyday essentials – so what ...

The fertilizer market is facing a double crisis: the Iran war is driving up prices, the Strait of Hormuz is blocked - and at the same time it is becoming clear how dependent Europe still is on Russian ...

COLA payments could change due to Iran war as oil prices surge past $100. Fuel prices jumped over 20 percent in one month, raising inflation concerns fast. Current projections suggest a 2027 COLA of ...

Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

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It is essential to know the potential health/life impact of a bill when it is introduced in the Idaho Legislature, writes Jim Jones.

From poverty to wealth, here’s how much households need to earn to afford life in Austin as housing, child care and other costs climb.

This price shock has hit the whole country, with the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures showing food prices ...