by Benchmark Financial Group | Dec 2, 2021 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
As you navigate the retirement process, having a financial advisor is beneficial to make sure you plan appropriately. But how do you know if the financial advisor is best suited for your needs? As a federal employee, your retirement system is unique and it’s essential...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Oct 6, 2021 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
As the end of the year quickly approaches, any federal employee contemplating retirement by the end of 2021 needs to take action now. Getting the process started and clearly understanding what your income will look like may feel like an overwhelming task. But you...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Sep 3, 2021 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
Approaching retirement? Overwhelmed with decisions? Wondering how your financial situation stacks up? Concerned about monthly income? Don’t know where to start… WHY BENCHMARK FINANCIAL GROUP? “Our goal is to help Federal employees, retirees, and their families with...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Jun 1, 2021 | Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
In our previous article, we started discussing the pieces that make up the retirement puzzle. We began with Social Security. To learn more about how Social Security fits into the equation, you can read the article here. In this article, we will shift our focus to a...
by Benchmark Financial Group | May 6, 2021 | Retirement, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning, Social Security
Social Security is one of the three primary sources of income in retirement. The benefit is based on your average 35 years of work history and weighted by the years you made the most income. You’re first eligible to start taking social security at age 62, and each...
by David Raetz | Apr 6, 2021 | Retirement, Retirement Planning
A lot goes into retirement planning, and it is essential to know what other details lie beyond the planning process. Some of those items include taxes on income moving forward and properly planning details regarding the legacy for your estate. If you are a federal...
