Not being an economist, I had only a vague idea of the difference so I looked it up. Knowing the difference it’s important because some
Tag: CPI
Latest 2019 Social Security COLA estimate – trend is up
The CPI-W for January 2018 was 241.919, and for February 2018 it was 242.988 Both are a significant increase over the previous months. It is
Social Security COLA does not keep up with real inflation … really?
Since 1995 the Social Security COLA has increased each dollar of benefit from $1.00 to $1.60. Since 1995 the CPI has increased at the same
The long-term story of health care costs?
Except during WWII, health care costs have outpaced the overall CPI to one extent or another. Also, as may be expected medical costs follow the
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