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 | 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 | 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...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Retirement
As federal employees move closer to the end of their working years, they often find themselves at a crossroads: Should they retire now or wait? The current landscape of government employment is undergoing some changes, with administrative shifts, and emerging policies...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Feb 3, 2025 | Retirement
Retirement planning can be daunting, particularly for federal employees whose benefits and income streams differ noticeably from those in the private sector. While any financial advisor might seem like a suitable choice, federal employees face unique challenges that...
by Benchmark Financial Group | Jan 14, 2025 | Financial Health, Retirement
As we enter 2025, federal employees face potential changes under the new administration. From changes to retirement plans, healthcare premiums, and savings opportunities, navigating these shifts can feel overwhelming. However, at Benchmark Financial Group, we believe...
