Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. It's ...
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In Crossville, Tennessee, higher living costs are a “hard pill” to swallow
Two community outposts in the town of Crossville aim to ease the stresses of low income residents, including seniors on fixed ...
University of Iowa: grad student workers hold rally for higher pay
Graduate student workers at the University of Iowa (UI) held a rally on Wednesday to make a push for higher pay.
The 10 places where Americans have the most disposable income—4 are in Texas
Spending less than you make is key to nearly any financial goal. But it’s easier said than done in many places in the U.S.
Real cost of living in NC: How much does it take to make ends meet?
A combined income of $98,000 is ideal for a family of four in North Carolina to live comfortably, according to a report from ...
How much do you need to earn to live in Kentucky? Here’s the living wage in 2025
Kentucky’s statewide minimum livable wage is $19.40 for a single adult without children, according to MIT’s calculator. The ...
Your wages will stretch the furthest in these major US metros, study finds
A new study by finance site Bankrate found that, after adjusting for the cost of living, the average worker’s buying power ...
Americans' Paychecks Are Worth Less Because of Inflation—Here's How Much
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living continues to outpace earnings, leaving many ...
A 33-year-old planning to 'coast' into retirement explains how he calculated his 'Coast FIRE' number
Dexter Zhuang used a 'Coast FIRE' calculator to determine that he no longer has to save for retirement.
Inflation Calculator: See How Much Inflation Is Costing You
See How Much Inflation Is Costing You After sharply increasing in 2022, inflation has been moderating in the U.S. in recent years. The increase in overall prices – measured by the Consumer Price Index ...