Benchmark Financial Group Blog

For most of us, years of hard work and a long career aren’t just about our own personal fulfillment. We’re doing it to provide for our loved ones. While our kids tend to grow up, move away, and pursue their own careers, we hope to enjoy the rest of our lives with our spouses. But what happens if you pass away sooner than expected? What would...

Ideally, we should start planning for retirement in the early days of our careers (perhaps even in our twenties). In reality, many of us don’t think about retirement until our late thirties, forties, and beyond. No matter where you are in the retirement planning process, we do suggest you start with these four basic questions. Then, we can help...

Some of us dread tax season, because filling out forms and double-checking everything with a calculator can feel like a burden. But a few people love this time of year, because it’s their prime opportunity to steal Social Security numbers and even tax refunds. As you prepare to file your taxes, keep these five tax schemes in mind, and learn how...

We often discuss the importance of retirement savings, but what about setting up an emergency fund? Did you know that 78 percent of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, with no concrete way to handle unexpected expenses? You might think this statistic applies only to lower-income people, but a surprising number of middle class households would...