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Why inflation is specifically hitting senior "core needs" harder in 2026

Something has quietly shifted in America's economic landscape, and it's landing hardest on people who can least afford to ...
The 2026 COLA of 2.8% uses CPI-W tracking workers under 62 instead of retirees. Medicare Part B premiums increased 10% to $202.90 in 2026 versus the 2.8% COLA. Senior housing costs climbed around 4% ...
Oil prices have surged to more than $100 per barrel amid the escalating war with Iran.
Inflation is a word you hear all the time. However, many people don’t fully understand how it works or how it impacts their daily lives. While some effects of inflation, such as the ever-increasing ...