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Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them. Even when overall inflation cools, the …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inflation did not hit every part of the country evenly in 2025, and a new White House–backed economic analysis makes one conclusion hard to ignore: states and …
Why Blue States Paid More at the Checkout in 2025, According to White House Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key economic indicators showed positive momentum heading into the Labor Day weekend, with declines in fuel prices, travel costs, and mortgage rates, alongside gains in major stock …
U.S. Economy Posts Strong Gains as Gas Prices, Travel Costs, and Mortgage Rates Decline Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has once again thrown his support behind a legislative effort aimed at curbing corporate profiteering in times of economic disruption. Last week, …
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AUSTIN, TX — While U.S. rents remain above pre-pandemic levels, their growth has fallen behind both overall inflation and rising home prices over the past six years, according to Realtor.com®’s …
May Rent Report Highlights Cooling U.S. Rental Markets and Affordability Trends Read More
As the political landscape continues to evolve in 2025, so too may the price of everyday goods—and not just because of policy shifts out of Washington. With the reintroduction of …
The Truth About Tariffs, Greedy Corporations, and Their Hidden Agenda Read More
With the recent decision to eliminate the U.S. penny, policymakers and pundits alike have rushed to assure the public that the change will be benign—an overdue modernization that saves the …
Say Goodbye to the Penny—But at What Cost? How Rounding Up Could Quietly Raise Prices and Hurt Working Families Read More
At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts …
Inflation-Fighting Strategies for Retirees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Inflation Reduction Act, a pivotal component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s healthcare strategy, has delivered substantial financial relief to Medicare Part D enrollees. New data released by …
Inflation Reduction Act Yields Significant Savings for Medicare Part D Enrollees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.5% increase in Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for over 72.5 million Americans, set to take effect …
Social Security Benefits to Rise by 2.5% in 2025 Amidst Inflation Stabilization Read More