by Benchmark Financial Group | Feb 1, 2024 | Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
Retirement is a significant milestone in one’s life. For federal employees preparing to embark on this journey, having a reliable financial advisor can make all the difference. Benchmark Financial Group offers services to streamline the transition into...
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 | Oct 4, 2022 | Retirement Income, Retirement Planning, Thrift Savings Plan
As a federal employee, you are probably aware that your Thrift Savings Plan offers many of the same advantages as a 401(k) plan often offered by private sector employers. There are many options to consider when managing your TSP—fund options, how much to contribute,...
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 | Aug 1, 2022 | Retirement Income
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,...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Jun 30, 2021 | Retirement Income, Thrift Savings Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for the final piece of the retirement puzzle. If you missed the articles for Social Security or Pensions, please see our blog posts that look at those topics and how they fit into the retirement puzzle. The TSP is a retirement savings and...
