Inflation is a normal part of the economy (and generally much better than deflation), but that doesn't make it any easier to stomach. This is particularly true for people who rely on fixed incomes, like millions of retirees receiving Social Security. To help offset it, Social Security implements an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) . This year, Social Security recipients received a 2.8% boos...
Inflation is a normal part of the economy (and generally much better than deflation), but that doesn't make it any easier to stomach. This is particularly true for people who rely on fixed incomes, like millions of retirees receiving Social Security. To help offset it, Social Security implements an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) . This year, Social Security recipients received a 2.8% boost to their benefits, but with energy prices skyrocketing amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, much of that boost has been canceled out. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Passengers are returning to their home countries after weeks on the ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. The Americans aboard are headed for Nebraska to be evaluated by health officials. (Image credit: Chris McGrath)
Passengers are returning to their home countries after weeks on the ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. The Americans aboard are headed for Nebraska to be evaluated by health officials. (Image credit: Chris McGrath)
Photo: VCG U.S. President Donald Trump will make a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. The brief statement from a foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed the upcoming three-day trip, which marks a significant diplomatic engagement between Washington and Beijing.
Photo: VCG U.S. President Donald Trump will make a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. The brief statement from a foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed the upcoming three-day trip, which marks a significant diplomatic engagement between Washington and Beijing.