Social Security Sets 2027 Cost-of-Living Increase at 3.6%
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. The agency said the increase will raise average retirement benefits by about $75 a month and apply …
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The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. The agency said the increase will raise average retirement benefits by about $75 a month and apply …
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 3.7% over the year through September 2026, above economists’ 3.6% forecast. Energy prices rose 5.2% for the month, …
A New York Federal Reserve study estimated that tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to prices across the consumer goods it examined, with about one-third of the increase affecting …
Hooters has closed several long-running Florida locations, including its last restaurant in Jacksonville. CEO Neil Kiefer says the shutdowns reflect the chain’s restructuring after its original founders regained …
A House Small Business Committee chairman says Republicans and the Trump administration are pursuing suspected fraud in pandemic loan programs and tightening oversight. The claims and figures come …
The Justice Department said CVS agreed to pay $315 million to resolve allegations concerning controlled-substance prescriptions and claims submitted to federal health programs. CVS disputed the allegations and …
A spokesperson for 1789 Capital said the firm is considering legal action over an ABC News report about investments connected to President Donald Trump’s sons. ABC later republished …
The Energy Department authorized PJM Interconnection to use additional generation resources under a temporary emergency order intended to protect electricity supplies amid warm weather and scheduled maintenance. The …
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano said he expects the program to remain in place for decades, while the latest trustees’ projection cited in the source estimates its main …
Wingstop plans to offer a limited-time wing flavor made with a sweet-and-sour Redberry glaze and pieces of Sour Patch Kids candy. The company says the item will arrive …
The Treasury Department announced about $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America, citing longstanding anti-money-laundering failures and U.S. sanctions violations. Regulators said the bank did not adequately …
Ahold Delhaize USA said a cybersecurity issue led it to take some systems offline, disrupting websites and apps for Food Lion, Stop & Shop and Hannaford. The company …