Benchmark Financial Group Blog

If you are on the road to retirement, one roadblock you might run into is deciphering how your current net income will compare to your net income in retirement. While it may not be true for every case, many don’t realize that their retirement net income can be equal, if not more, than their net income while employed. To get a sense of how this...

As you approach retirement, you are faced with many choices in planning for your future outside of the workforce and making decisions to meet your financial goals. But how do you know if it is the right time to retire? Today’s economic circumstances and world events may have you hitting the pause button on your plans. If you are having trouble...

As interest rates rise, it’s always important to keep in mind the purchasing power of your money.  For people at or nearing retirement, the amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a dollar of savings is an especially important consideration.  If retirement is in your near future, there are some key points you should be aware of if...