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 ...
Social Security COLAs increase benefits in most years to match inflation, impacting all beneficiaries. The 2025 COLA increased benefits by 2.5%; the 2026 COLA is higher at 2.8%. COLAs are based on CPI ...