"HOPE is not a financial plan"
~ Ric Edelman
Welcome to
Pathway Benefit Services, Inc.
Whether you are an employer or an employee, there is much to consider when thinking about your retirement plan. We have developed this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts, opportunities, and potential rewards available when you take a proactive approach to your retirement planning. After all, it's your future.
Please explore the "Resources" tab for articles, newsletters, videos, and links to valuable information. There are also calculators and a "Planning Tools" tab to assist you on your personal financial path. There are numerous questions that do not have definitive answers, and we are here to educate you and help you customize a plan to pursue your retirement goals.
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Newsletters
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Understanding Life Insurance
Life insurance can help replace much-needed income after the death of a provider. With the wide variety of policies available, it’s important to understand the basic types of coverage.
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Will You Work Beyond Traditional Retirement Age?
Does your income strategy beyond traditional retirement age include receiving a paycheck? This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of working later in life.
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New FAFSA Favors Grandparent College Giving
Changes to the 2024–2025 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) allow grandparents to help with college expenses without affecting financial aid eligibility based on the FAFSA.
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Offers Chance at Silver Lining
Stock market downturns can be rough on a portfolio’s bottom line, but selling losing investments may offer the potential to reduce an investor’s tax liability.
Calculators
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.