by Benchmark Financial Group | Jun 2, 2023 | Retirement Planning
If you are a federal employee about to embark on the next chapter of your life in retirement, it is a good idea to have a solid understanding of estate planning. This includes establishing a will, trust, and directives to help ensure that your assets are distributed...
by Benchmark Financial Group | May 2, 2023 | Retirement Planning
As federal employees approach the end of their careers, understanding the retirement process becomes crucial. It involves several important forms that need to be filled out correctly to ensure a smooth transition into retirement. In this blog post, we will discuss...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Apr 10, 2023 | Retirement Planning
Federal employees have access to a retirement system that is different from those of other employees. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is a three-part retirement system that includes a basic retirement annuity, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Oct 31, 2022 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
As you start to near the finish line of the Federal Retirement process, you will likely have many questions. How long does everything take to process? When will you see your first payment? Is there anything in particular that you need to be on the lookout for? It can...
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...
