Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits.

Everybody is in the same boat, but some people are going to feel it more than others,” said Rafael Castillo, a shop steward ...

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than ...

The report shows food items like instant coffee and beef are getting pricier. Instant coffee prices in September were about ...

The government shutdown hit Day 24 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend. Follow live updates ...

Consumer prices still rising: Prices rose 3.0% in September from a year ago, slightly below forecasters' expectations, ...

Federal workers, who missed their first full paycheck on Friday as a result of the government shutdown, say they're ...

Because it finances itself, the Fed stays open during government shutdowns, continuing to hold policy meetings, supervise ...

Inflation ticked up again in September. Price gains were led by increases in the cost of gasoline. See what other costs went ...

The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for Social Security recipients has been revealed after it was delayed by the ...