Use this inflation calculator to see how prices are changing: Inflation is the loss of purchasing power over time as prices rise. It is often expressed as a percentage and generally refers to a trend ...

The index for rent in the November CPI data rose 0.2%, according to the data released Wednesday. That's the lowest reading since July 2021. Owners equivalent rent, which estimates what homes would ...

The discrepancy is because the cost of rent and medical expenses are not used to calculate the consumer price index, from ...

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they ...