by David Raetz | Jan 9, 2026 | Financial Health, Retirement, Retirement Planning
If you’re a federal employee planning to retire within the next one to five years, the decisions you make now can noticeably shape your financial stability for decades. This final phase of your career is where timing, coordination, and strategic planning matter most....
by Benchmark Financial Group | Dec 4, 2025 | Financial Health, Retirement, Retirement Planning
As the year winds down, now is the perfect moment to take inventory of your financial picture, fine-tune your retirement timing, and position yourself for a smooth transition. Whether you’re targeting retirement in 2026 or visualizing your exit within the next...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Nov 5, 2025 | Retirement Planning
Choosing your retirement date may seem like a small detail, but for federal employees, it can have a significant financial impact. The day you walk out the door requires careful consideration as it affects your pension, leave pay-out, social security, and more. A...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Oct 1, 2025 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
If you’re a federal employee thinking about retiring soon, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for changes that could impact your retirement savings, taxes, and even your healthcare costs. With updates to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), new tax rules, and shifts in...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Sep 11, 2025 | Retirement Planning
Retiring from federal service is an exciting milestone. It often comes with a complex set of steps, timelines, and final decisions. Knowing when to submit OPM retirement paperwork, finalizing which benefit options make the most sense for you, and when to expect your...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Jul 2, 2025 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
Retirement is one of the biggest transitions in a federal employee’s career. Whether you’re approaching retirement age or have opted into the Deferred Retirement, Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP), or Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) for an...
