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Social Security COLA for 2027 may jump to 4.7%, one estimate finds. This chart shows prices driving the increase
Fri Jun 12 5:18 pm
As inflation climbs, Social Security beneficiaries may see a higher cost-of-living adjustment in 2027. Here's which costs spiked most over the past 12 months.
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How to get SpaceX stock — without buying the IPO
Fri Jun 12 1:46 pm
Investors will can hold SpaceX stock by virtue of owning shares in certain mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
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Nearly 7 million student loan borrowers remain in defunct Biden-era payment plan: Trump official
Thu Jun 11 4:18 pm
Millions of student loan borrowers who've lingered in the SAVE plan are at risk of getting billed unaffordable payments and eventually falling into default.
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Melania Trump announces a new savings account for youth in foster care
Thu Jun 11 1:53 pm
A new savings program for children in foster care was announced Thursday at an event with the first lady and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Trump might 'love the inflation,' but consumers are feeling the pain, experts say
Thu Jun 11 4:32 pm
For consumers, the Middle East conflict's impact on the cost of everyday goods has made it harder to make ends meet.
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Bisignano says Social Security Administration's phone helpline wait times have reached a record low
Wed Jun 10 6:18 pm
Long waits when calling the Social Security Administration's 800 number have been a legacy issue. Commissioner Frank Bisignano said he's changing that.
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College sticker prices top $100,000 at 16 schools — but many students pay significantly less
Wed Jun 10 4:13 pm
The cost of attendance at a growing number of colleges is now more than six figures a year, according to data from The Princeton Review.
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Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2026 — in one chart
Wed Jun 10 11:29 am
Inflation jumped to a three-year high in May as the Iran war continued to fuel higher energy prices.
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Inflation is eroding cash returns. Here’s where to park your savings
Wed Jun 10 10:27 am
While inflation is a normal part of the economy, the higher it is, the more your idle cash is losing purchasing power over time.
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Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in 2032, new trustees report finds
Tue Jun 09 8:14 pm
The Social Security Administration has released a report with new projections as to when the trust funds that help pay benefits may be depleted.
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Redefining the American Dream
Tue Jun 09 8:16 am
As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, CNBC has learned their definition of the “American Dream” is shifting. Sharon Epperson breaks down the results of a new CNBC/SurveyMonkey poll.
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Retirement 'underspending' is risky, advisor says. Here's why
Mon Jun 08 11:43 am
Retirees often focus on the risk of spending too much in retirement. But spending too little poses another kind of danger.
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