Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and researcher who has assisted thousands of clients over a more than two-decade career. She is the CEO of ...

The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut could lead to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027. Lower interest rates can signal that inflation is under control, which ...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are designed to ensure Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation. While they may not always feel like enough, COLAs can help ease the sting ...

The annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8 percent to ensure benefits are not negative impacted by inflation. According to the Social Security Administration, annual automatic ...

The Department of Defense has announced the 2026 Continental United States (CONUS) Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) rates. The department did not release a complete list of eligible locations but ...

Social Security beneficiaries receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment to their payments, known as a COLA. The COLA is based on a measure of the rate of inflation. The Social Security COLA will be ...

The 2026 COLA was announced at 2.8% in October 2025. Fed projections suggest a potential 2027 COLA in the 2.3% to 2.6% range if CPI tracks slightly above PCE. Retirees relying on interest income from ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Coca-Cola dominates 40% of the global beverage market, enhancing its stock attractiveness. In 2024, Coca-Cola's revenue rose to $47.1 billion, forecasting a 5-6% increase in 2025. Investors interested ...