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Short guides to the data behind the headlines, written for people who want to understand their money, not pass an exam.
- How the COLA is calculatedWhy the CPI-W, why the third quarter, and what rounding does.
- I bonds vs. TIPS vs. T-billsHow each one handles inflation, taxes and early withdrawal.
- What jobless claims tell youInitial vs. continuing claims, and why the four-week average matters.
- Reading the FOMC minutesWhich phrases to look for and what usually moves markets.
- CPI vs. PCEWhy the Fed targets one and Social Security uses the other.
- How the jobs report worksTwo surveys, two answers: payrolls and the unemployment rate.
Meanwhile, the economic calendar is live and updated every day.