by Benchmark Financial Group | Jan 14, 2025 | Financial Health, Retirement
As we enter 2025, federal employees face potential changes under the new administration. From changes to retirement plans, healthcare premiums, and savings opportunities, navigating these shifts can feel overwhelming. However, at Benchmark Financial Group, we believe...
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...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Sep 8, 2022 | Financial Health, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
As a federal employee approaching retirement, understanding all the options with your benefits is critical. By understanding your benefits, you can put together an income strategy for a successful retirement. You’re probably familiar with the three main pillars of...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Jul 8, 2022 | Financial Health, Market Conditions
It’s not unusual for the market to take a turn in a not-so-ideal direction. But if you are on the cusp of retirement, you may be wondering if retirement is an option at all. While the market changes can be painful for a lot of investors, the good news is that it is...
by Benchmark Financial Group | May 10, 2022 | Financial Health
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...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Apr 5, 2022 | Financial Health, Market Conditions
You hear the news, you read the headlines, and the uncertainty in the market leads you to question if you need to wait for a more stable economy to retire. Should you really postpone retirement purely based on the current market? While it’s impossible to know exactly...
