"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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Home Appliance Economics
The prices of new home appliances have declined over the last decade, but repair costs have gone through the roof. Here’s what to consider when facing appliance-buying decisions.
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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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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings
These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences.
Calculators
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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.
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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.