Shannon Benton
United StatesexecutiveFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Shannon Benton is the executive director of the Senior Citizens League, a non-profit organization advocating for the rights and needs of senior citizens in the United States. She has been vocal about the financial challenges faced by older adults, particularly in light of rising costs of living and insufficient adjustments to Social Security benefits. Benton recently highlighted the potential impact of the projected Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, arguing for the elimination of taxes on Social Security benefits to alleviate financial burdens for retirees, a stance she believes would contribute significantly to improving their quality of life.
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The biggest thing we're watching with the COLA announcement coming are short-term shocks to the economy that push inflation way up or down in the next 30 days, said TSCL executive director Shannon Benton.
2027 Social Security COLA projected at 3.6% by AARP after CPI dataUnited States· 2026-09-21
TSCL Executive Director Shannon Benton noted that inaccurate or unreliable data in the CPI dramatically increases the likelihood that seniors receive a COLA that's lower than actual inflation.
Social Security COLA for 2026 projected to rise to 2.5%, analysis showsUnited States· 2025-06-18
Shannon Benton explained the need for beneficiaries to have time to plan and avoid undue pressure from the immediate 100% reduction in benefits.
Nuevas políticas de sobrepagos del Seguro Social: cómo afectará a los beneficiarios | Estados Unidos | MAG
Peru· 2025-03-29
Shannon Benton is the executive director of the Senior Citizens League who advocates for eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits.
Seguro Social: qué dicen las primeras predicciones sobre el COLA 2026 | Estados Unidos | MAGPeru· 2025-02-23