Predictions for the 2026 Social Security COLA currently estimate a 2.3% increase, signaling a potentially smaller boost for retirees compared to past years. This projection reflects moderating inflation, economic policy changes, and global market factors like new tariffs, which may impact consumer prices. The final adjustment depends on CPI-W data from the third quarter of 2025. Retir... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/cola-2026-predictions