The Consumer Price Index is the chief benchmark economists use to measure inflation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the CPI each month by collecting information on the price of ...

In October 2022, I circulated “An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor[.]” Much has occurred since. Inflation remains an acute problem. In turn ...

Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Hers set out to find how much the prices of healthy groceries have gone up in the U.S.—how much did the cost of eggs really increase in the past year?—and which items have been the most resistant to inflation to help support your healthy eating goals and your budget in 2025.

The Consumer Price Index report for ... Interestingly, the New Tenant Rent Index as produced by the Bureau of Labor statistics showed a decline of 2.4% for Q4 2024. Now this is an experimental ...

Yes, there is an egg shortage due to bird flu. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed there is an egg shortage and linked it to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has spread between chicken flocks across the country since first appearing in the U.S. in February 2022.

Americans should brace for continued high egg prices this year, with estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projecting a 20% increase.

The switch to inflation-adjusted salaries will automatically take effect after the next election unless lawmakers and the governor reject it.

An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock.

The economy grew 2.8% in 2024, a year of growth that came despite consistently high interest rates by the Federal Reserve to limit the inflation still affecting households. The new data, adjusted for inflation,

The beginning of the year is a great time to take a comprehensive look at your finances in anticipation of the year to come. While there are many unknowns that could impact your financial

Car insurance rates have skyrocketed in California, but they are not the highest in the nation. Find out the reasons behind the latest increases.