"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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Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?
It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
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Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports
Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.
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Is Your Dream Kitchen a Good Investment?
Considering the potential return on investment before taking on home improvement projects can help homeowners make cost-effective decisions.
Calculators
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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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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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.