Inflation rose sharply to 2.3% in October. Much of the increase came from the 9.5% rise in the energy price cap. Read this and the rest of today's consumer and personal finance news below.

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The first round of November's Social Security payments will go out to the first group of retirees on Wednesday.

Social Security benefits are eligible for an increase in 2025. The average monthly benefit is expected to rise by about $50.

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The first round of November Social Security payments will go out to the first group of retirees in three days.

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