Question: If I retire in 5 to 10 years, will my Social Security benefits be affected?
Answer: According to the Social Security Administration, many reform plans, including the plans from the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security, preserve scheduled benefits and cost- of-living increases for near-retirees.
Depending on the proposal, a "near-retiree" is defined as someone aged 50 to 55 and older.
