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You've spent decades saving for retirement and now it's just a few years away. But the hard part is often what comes next: turning that savings into a retirement income. It comes with important decisions like when to claim Social Security for you and your spouse, how to keep taxes from taking more than necessary and how to build investment portfolios for that lifetime income you need. Most people have never had to make these decisions before and they are some of the most important you will make for your retirement.
That's why we write this blog. Each article explains one piece of retirement planning in plain English, so that you understand the "why" behind the decisions, whether or not we ever work together. Our team brings decades of experience to the Benchmark Process, a six-step approach we revisit with every client each year to make sure you stay on track.
Browse the articles, and when you're ready to talk about your own situation, we're here to listen.
5 Great ways to spend your retirement - right here in Pittsburgh
5 Great Ways to Spend Your Time in Retirement — Right Here in Pittsburgh By: Tim P. Miller, AIF, CIMA | Published September 7, 2026 Tim Miller is a partner at BenchMark Financial Advisors with over 30 years of wealth management and...
Read More10 Questions Couples should consider before retirement.
10 Questions Couples Should Consider Before Retirement. By: Tim P. Miller, AIF, CIMA | Published October 6, 2026 Tim Miller is a partner at Benchmark Financial Advisors with over 30 years of wealth management and investment experience....
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