Let’s break down what $100 is worth today vs. 10 years ago, and some of the things you could buy for $100 back then compared to today.

Truly comprehending the complexities of inflation, and how it can sway your financial stability, is a requirement for any financially responsible adult.

Faced with runaway inflation during World War I, the US Department of Labor came up with a handy tool. A single figure, the Consumer Price Index, would measure the changing cost of a basket of ...

Social Security beneficiaries would welcome extra money in the bank from a COLA hike. But some might only be looking at $50 a ...