Author: Medora Lee, USA TODAY

Most Americans cheer cooling inflation, but Social Security recipients worry COLA for 2024 could end up less than a third of 2023’s 8.7% increase.

CPI data shows inflation fell to 4% in May, a new 2-year low, as gas prices, food price gains eased. Core consumer price increases remained high.

People aren’t letting inflation crimp their style. They’re turning to social media to find affordable dupes, or duplicates of the most coveted items.

Americans snatched up I bonds amid 40-year inflation in 2022. Now that prices are cooling and rates are rising, I bonds are losing their luster.

For some, tax season feels like a yearlong event because they pay estimated taxes every quarter. The next payment is due June 15 or face penalties.

Some may hate a lot in the debt ceiling package, but economists say the plan’s actually a good compromise that’ll benefit everyone. Here’s why.

With America aging quickly, an Alzheimer’s treatment gets new urgency. There finally are some promising ones, but most can’t get them. Here’s why.

As politicians vote on tighter work requirements for SNAP, rich people are making millions off farm subsidies without working, report claims. Here’s how.

If you plan to pursue higher education, you should know about FAFSA and how it can help pay for school. Here are the details.

To get a job, loan, bank account or benefits, you’ll likely need a Social Security card. Here’s how you can get one.