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Why Inflation Hits Older Workers Hardest
Lucas and Luna examine a little-discussed inflation asymmetry: wage growth for younger workers has outpaced inflation, while workers over 55 have seen real wages decline. Using April 2026 CPI data showing core inflation at 3.35% year-over-year and Fed funds at 3.64%, they explore why older workers face a 'wage stickiness penalty' — their income is more tied to cost-of-living adjustments that lag, and they are less likely to job-hop for raises. The hosts unpack data from the Atlanta Fed Wage Tracker and a new Harvard study showing that older workers who do switch jobs see wage gains…
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