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How to know if you're saving enough for retirement
How to know if you're saving enough for retirementRoadblocks happen, but they don't have to stop your progress. Discover how to stay on track with your retirement goals. 👇
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Worried about how economic shifts could affect your retirement plan? Like death and taxes, market ups and downs are inevitable. The key is building resiliency into your strategy—so you can weather volatility and stay on track toward your goals. Learn how: https://bit.ly/46vkXKq
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Join us for a celebration of Irish culture and compassion as we come together to support our community and address hunger in the Northwest. Thursday, Mar 12 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm PDT Join us for an evening of community, compassion, and connection as we come together to support our community and address hunger in the Northwest. Hosted at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, this gathering will highlight the legacy of St. Patrick, known for his mission work, generosity, and commitment to serving others. Together, we’ll raise vital funds for Food Lifeline, a local nonprofit organization whose work helps nourish thousands of households throughout our region. Following a shared meal inspired by Irish heritage, guests will have the opportunity to participate in an optional educational session exploring Irish cultural traditions, including a guided whiskey tasting experience led by Radiator Whiskey. This tasting is designed to provide historical and cultural context and is available only to guests age 21 and older. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patrick-legacy-feast-tasting-benefiting-food-lifeline-tickets-1983060016893?aff=oddtdtcreator We hope you’ll join us in supporting Food Lifeline’s mission and strengthening our community through generosity and shared purpose. For every $2 donated through this online campaign, Thrivent will add $1, up to an additional $500 and Thrivent will pay online processing fees. Click here to donate: https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/1298362/detail This event helps Thrivent demonstrate our fraternal purpose to help more people experience financial clarity and amplify the generosity expressions of our clients. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see thrivent.com/social.
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A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a smart way to turn a required withdrawal into a meaningful gift. A QCD allows you to give directly from your IRA to a nonprofit you care about. It can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), potentially lower your taxable income and even help manage your future Medicare costs. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4hmPFKV
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Charitable giving is one of the most powerful ways to live your values, support your community and create a lasting legacy. To make the most of your generosity, consider a strategy called charitable bunching. By grouping multiple years of donations into a single tax year, you may be able to increase your deductions—while still supporting the causes you love every year. Explore whether charitable bunching is right for you: https://bit.ly/43xqhw6 Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
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Including a donation in your will or estate plan can help you make a lasting difference for the causes you care about. From designating a nonprofit as a beneficiary to making a bequest or establishing a trust, there are a variety of flexible ways to give—and potential tax benefits too. Explore your options for donating through your will: https://bit.ly/4nkZ47d
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While spontaneous giving can be meaningful, a strategic approach can help you amplify your generosity, minimize your tax burden and give with greater purpose. Consider these charitable giving strategies: https://bit.ly/3IZ1x9f
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Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money. 🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.
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If you’re looking for simple ways to help reduce your taxable income, you may have more options than you realize. These 7 strategies can help you become more tax efficient over time. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KB47mJ
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If investing feels like the one thing you haven’t been able to cross off your checklist, don’t stress. The key is getting started—no matter the amount. And when you’re in your 20s and 30s, time is on your side. Small contributions today can turn into meaningful growth over time. Here’s how to begin investing on a tight budget ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jAJ3tt
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As retirement gets closer, your financial focus may shift, and reassessing your risk tolerance becomes even more important. Here’s why. 👇 Your goals, time horizon and comfort level with market swings likely look different than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Your portfolio should reflect that. This guide can help you understand how risk tolerance works, why it matters and what influences it: https://bit.ly/49cq5pt Let’s review your strategy together and make sure your investments support your next chapter.
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Exciting news! Thrivent has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the first time. Honored to be part of an organization recognized for its innovation, quality of management, financial soundness and commitment to long-term value. Learn more about this recognition here: https://bit.ly/466lt23
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Ever feel like investing is its own language? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever nodded along at words like “ETF” or “dollar-cost averaging” without really knowing what they meant, this guide is for you. Get the basics of investing explained simply—no jargon required. ➡️ https://bit.ly/49t3WCi
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The first step to building a portfolio? Choosing the right asset mix. A diversified portfolio may include: ✅ Cash ✅ Stocks ✅ Bonds ✅ Mutual funds and ETFs Each plays a different role. Some help manage and grow your money, others add stability or spread out your risk. The key is finding the mix that fits your goals, timeline and comfort level. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/45HHnZe
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If you’re relatively new to investing, understanding the basics of how realized gains and losses are taxed can help you make smarter decisions. These 4 rules are a great place to start. 📌 For more, check out this guide: https://bit.ly/4p4h9Hn
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As your career grows and life becomes more complex, your financial plan should focus on more than just saving and investing. Understanding how taxes affect your long-term goals is an important step that can help keep more of your hard-earned money working for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45coYDA If you’d like help finding opportunities to build more tax efficiency into your overall financial plan, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
2025 Market Review: Stocks and bonds rise despite challenges
2025 Market Review: Stocks and bonds rise despite challengesExplore how strong equity gains, resilient bonds and tech-driven optimism shaped markets in 2025. ⬇️
Christmas and debt: 6 tips to quickly pay down holiday debt
Christmas and debt: 6 tips to quickly pay down holiday debtHoliday debt got you down?  ➡️ Shift your new year's focus to finding your way out of it.
2026 Market Outlook: A return to normal?
2026 Market Outlook: A return to normal?What’s ahead for stocks and bonds in 2026? Thrivent Asset Management experts share their base case for a positive environment and why equities may continue to reward investors over time.
When should you get life insurance?
When should you get life insurance?Not sure when you should get life insurance? Here are different factors to consider that will help you decide when to take the next step. ⬇️