A 2.3% increase in the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is currently projected, but various economic forces could impact that figure. This article delves into the factors at play, including inflation trends and the effects of tariffs on consumer goods, which could directly affect retirees. Understanding these factors is essential for Social Security recipients to ... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/cola-2026-predictions