Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): How It Works and Benefits

Discover what a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is, how it compensates for inflation, and its impact on Social Security and ...

As year ends, Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in CBS News poll

More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.

As cost of living rises, fewer people are moving to Florida — and more are leaving

Florida still offers the warm climate and favorable tax structure that remain major draws, but it’s lost ground on the crucial affordability factor.
Colorado Politics

Colorado’s cost of living soars, ranks third-most expensive in the U.S.

Colorado is now the third most expensive state to live in, according to a new report by a business group. Released on ...

San Diego’s cost-of-living committee led big policy fights in 2025. The City Council is ending it.

The committee took on the successful effort to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers to $25 starting in July 2026.

Liz Weston: Higher Medicare premiums often wipe out yearly Social Security cost-of-living increases. Here’s why

Does the cost of healthcare and healthcare insurance typically rise faster than the general rate of inflation?

How the Cost of Living Compares in 25 Major Cities and Their Top Suburbs

There are five suburbs where median household incomes amount to more than $200,000. Ranked from most to least annual income, they are Bellaire, Texas ($236,311); Lexington, Massachusetts ($219,402); ...

When will it get my check? Final wave of Social Security payments 2025

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...