The projected 2.3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 indicates a smaller increase than previous years, driven by softening inflation and economic stabilization. Analysts are watching closely how factors like wage trends, healthcare costs, and potential price hikes from tariffs could influence the final decision. Retirees depending on Social Security and federal pensions should... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/cola-2026-predictions