"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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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.
Calculators
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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 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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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.