Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, policymakers, and the public care about inflation because it leads to the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Dr. Joyce Beebe, a fellow in public finance at Rice University's Baker Institute, says the concept behind inflation can be easily simplified. "If (a child) realizes what you ...

Social Security’s trust fund faces funding challenges in the coming years, triggering headlines about benefit cuts and ...

Annuities can serve as a defense mechanism against inflation and longevity, making them an important part of the retirement plan.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

New York Fed says longer-run inflation expectations up in July Households more upbeat about current, future financial situation Americans' view on labor market mixed in July Aug 7 (Reuters) - ...

Simulations using a Phillips curve-type relationship provide insights into the importance of demand versus supply for inflation over different periods. The decade of low inflation after the Great ...