by David Raetz | Jan 30, 2026 | Market Conditions, Retirement, Retirement Planning, Thrift Savings Plan
If you’re a federal employee planning to retire within the next several years, market volatility can feel more amplified today than it might have earlier in your career. A sharp market swing can raise questions about timing for retirement, confidence, and financial...
by Benchmark Financial Group | May 8, 2025 | Market Conditions, Retirement Income
The journey toward retirement should feel like the beginning of a new adventure, not a source of constant worry. For federal employees, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) represents a cornerstone of retirement planning. As retirement approaches, your relationship with your...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Dec 5, 2024 | Market Conditions, Retirement, Retirement Income
Robust Retirement Benefits are a major variable that sets federal employees apart from others entering retirement. These benefits differ from those in the private sector, including a pension (based on years of service), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and FERS...
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 | 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 | 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...
