by Benchmark Financial Group | May 2, 2023 | Retirement Planning
As federal employees approach the end of their careers, understanding the retirement process becomes crucial. It involves several important forms that need to be filled out correctly to ensure a smooth transition into retirement. In this blog post, we will discuss...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Apr 10, 2023 | Retirement Planning
Federal employees have access to a retirement system that is different from those of other employees. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is a three-part retirement system that includes a basic retirement annuity, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Mar 2, 2023 | Retirement Income
Retirement is a unique stage of life, both exciting and slightly terrifying simultaneously. The goal is to finally relax and enjoy your golden years after all your hard work in federal service. The major variable that can make retirement so nerve racking, though, is...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Feb 1, 2023 | Retirement
No matter where you live, chances are you have at least one financial advisor in your area. As retirement nears, it is vital to start putting a plan together. That way, you can have a clearer picture of your financial health in retirement. An advisor who can help...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Dec 20, 2022 | Financial Health, Market Conditions, Retirement
If the state of the economy has you questioning whether you should delay your Federal Retirement, it may be a good idea to look at the larger picture. It’s important to think and understand how the three main sources of income in retirement work. As a federal...
