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A new guide outlines seven practical tips for American consumers facing higher prices for housing, food, and fuel amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. The piece frames the advice as ways to not just survive but 'thrive' despite widespread affordability pressures.
The Social Security Administration has announced the percentage increase that will raise monthly benefit payments starting in January, marking the largest cost-of-living adjustment in several years. The raise will affect tens of millions of retirees and other recipients who rely on Social Security checks.
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said he expects the federal benefits program to continue operating for another 90 years. His comment comes as retirees await the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment amid rising inflation and ongoing concerns about the program's long-term financial health.
A new AP-NORC poll finds just 17% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump's handling of the cost of living, while only 26% approve of his overall economic performance, a new low. The survey also found 65% of adults blame Trump's policies, including tariffs, for persistently high prices rather than outside factors.
Diesel fuel prices in the United States have climbed to a record average of $6.53 per gallon, with some farm operators reporting a 77% jump in fueling costs for equipment like tractors. The spike has drawn widespread attention as a key driver of broader price pressures across the economy.