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Changing the way we measure inflation could boost Social Security benefits
by
Peter Balonon-Rosen
and Sean McHenry
Oct 6, 2017
Using an index that's representative of retirees would mean a bigger monthly check, but it's a tough sell.
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Rent rises nudge CPI higher
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 16, 2016
Rent has been increasing faster than inflation for years, now.
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Is inflation a problem? Look at income brackets
Oct 20, 2014
The bottom 40 percent of Americans make less now than they did 25 years ago.
Inflation to a twenty-something
by
Tobin Low
Oct 7, 2014
A look at the Consumer Expenditure Surveys from 1989 and 2013.
How will low inflation complicate the Fed’s plans?
Sep 17, 2014
Today's CPI numbers came in low despite Yellen's hint that interest rates could be on the upswing.
What's pulling up the Consumer Price Index
Apr 15, 2014
Consumer prices increased more than expected. So what’s becoming more expensive, and why?
'Chained CPI' hurts seniors
Apr 10, 2013
Obama's proposal to recalculate the rate of inflation hurts seniors who spend more on health care than the rest of us.
For public good, not for profit.
Alternate inflation index could save billions
Dec 13, 2012
To avoid the fiscal cliff, some want to change the Consumer Price Index to reflect lower real inflation. That would cut Social Security payments.
Consumer prices rise the most in 10 months
by
Scott Tong
Mar 16, 2012
The four-tenths percent rise in consumer prices was largely due to gasoline prices. But inflation remains tame. That's something the Federal Reserve works hard to preserve because of bad memories from another time.
Inflation keeps climbing as food and energy prices rise
by
Paddy Hirsch
Oct 19, 2011
Core inflation may be up only slightly, but the rising price of essentials like food and fuel is hurting the economy