Money in St. Louis news on Thursday, October 15, 2026

In Money in St. Louis on Thursday, October 15, 2026: Social Security gets 3.6% cost-of-living increase. Also: September's consumer price index showed higher gas prices pushed inflation up; Posted mortgage lender rates held steady across the board in today's update.

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• Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% cost-of-living increase, averaging about $75 more per month.Audacy

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