"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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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.
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Cheaper Hearing Aids Are Coming to a Store Near You
Thanks to a recent regulatory shift, it’s now possible to buy an effective hearing aid without a medical exam or a prescription, potentially for a lot less money.
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Roth 401(k) News: Is It Time to Rethink How You Save for Retirement?
High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.
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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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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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.