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 | Nov 3, 2021 | Retirement
As you approach retirement, your mind may be full of questions. The federal retirement process is complex, so having those questions is natural. Every day we assist federal employees and have found that there are some common questions. Those are questions we answer...
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 | Aug 5, 2021 | Retirement
Have you completed enough years of service to retire without a reduction in benefits? Have you decided that now is the right time to retire? Wondering how to get the process started? STEP ONE: PICK A DATE One of the first major decisions is deciding when to retire....
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...
