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Big news: $605 million is going back to Thrivent clients with membership in 2027 in the form of dividends and nonguaranteed policy enhancements. 🎉​ Our consistent ability to provide this total payout reflects our company's long-term financial strength and stability.​ Delivering value to clients is one of the most tangible ways we fulfill our purpose and member-owned advantage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4z4ieF3​ Dividends are not guaranteed and are exclusively available on eligible Thrivent products. Policy enhancements refer to improvements in nonguaranteed policy features such as future credited rates or fees. These enhancements are not guaranteed in the future.
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Strong employment and accelerating retail sales point to a resilient consumer heading into the holiday season, even as prices remain elevated. Hear why Thrivent Senior Portfolio Manager Lauri Brunner sees reasons for optimism: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv
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Rapid advances in AI and semiconductor chips could reshape markets in the months ahead. Add an unsettled geopolitical landscape, and more surprises may be on the horizon. Learn what Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe is watching: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv
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Being able to support the causes you care about can be one of the most meaningful parts of your financial journey. A donor-advised fund (DAF) may help you extend that impact even further. A DAF enables you to make charitable contributions now and qualify for a tax deduction, while recommending grants to your favorite charities on your own timeline. Over time, your fund may grow, creating even more dollars to give. Explore whether a DAF is right for you: https://bit.ly/4o8K5hU
Donor-advised funds: Helping you help others
Donor-advised funds: Helping you help othersBeing able to support the causes you care about can be one of the most meaningful parts of your financial journey. A donor-advised fund (DAF) may help you extend that impact even further. A DAF enables you to make charitable contributions now and qualify for a tax deduction, while recommending grants to your favorite charities on your own timeline. Over time, your fund may grow, creating even more dollars to give. Explore whether a DAF is right for you. ⬇️
Navigating open enrollment: 5 ways to make the best choices for your family
Navigating open enrollment: 5 ways to make the best choices for your familyOpen enrollment is your opportunity to make choices that will protect and support your family throughout the year. Take a look at this helpful guide before you get started. Let’s connect if you want to discuss which options are the right fit for your family’s needs.
How qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) work: Rules, pros & cons
How qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) work: Rules, pros & consA 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. ⬇️
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impact
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impactThere are ways you can help maximize tax benefits when giving. Learn more about different charitable giving strategies and their tax advantages.
Growth and stocks remain resilient, but rates rise: Q4 2026 market outlook
Growth and stocks remain resilient, but rates rise: Q4 2026 market outlookHigher rates. Resilient growth. New opportunities. Thrivent's Q4 2026 Market Outlook highlights why staying invested and maintaining a diversified portfolio remains important in today’s market environment. ⬇️
How the cash value of life insurance works
How the cash value of life insurance worksYour life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.​ Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.
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Now that you know what a financial plan is, the next step is creating one that's tailored to you. Together, we can organize all the pieces of your finances into a financial plan that supports your goals now and in the future. Let's get started. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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What could your future look like with the right plan? Whether you're planning for what's next or navigating a new chapter, you don't have to figure it out alone. Let's talk about what matters most to you, then build a personalized financial plan to help you achieve your goals. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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Life insurance could be more affordable than you think. Get an estimate for what life insurance protection might cost you here: https://bit.ly/4odOj7f
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Future you is giving you a high five.​ Getting life insurance in your 20s may help you lock in lower premiums and build financial protection early for your loved ones.​ Let's make life insurance make sense for your finances now and in the future.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Basics of a financial plan: What it is & getting started
Basics of a financial plan: What it is & getting startedFeel like financial responsibilities are pulling you in different directions? A financial plan can help you connect the dots between where you are, where you want to go and what matters most along the way.
Charitable giving & financial planning: Strategies to maximize impact
Charitable giving & financial planning: Strategies to maximize impactIf giving is important to you, consider a strategy that maximizes your charitable impact.
Financial planning for millennials: A comprehensive guide
Financial planning for millennials: A comprehensive guideDoes it feel like every financial goal is competing for the same dollars? This guide offers 7 ways to prioritize your money and make progress toward what matters most. ⬇️ Let’s talk about what’s competing for your attention and how we can build a financial plan to address it.
Your super catch-up window is here
Your super catch-up window is hereBetween ages 60 and 63, you may have an exclusive opportunity to contribute more to your retirement through the super catch-up provision. This means you can: • See if you qualify and how much extra you may be eligible to contribute. • Understand the factors that may influence this decision. • Evaluate if contributing more—or another strategy—makes the most sense for your goals. Learn more about how this limited-time option could help you make the most of your retirement savings if this option is available to you. ⬇️
It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategy
It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategyIncome, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last. Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️
Put your savings to work for what’s next
Put your savings to work for what’s nextYou've worked hard to build your retirement savings—now help them work smarter for you. Retirement may last longer than you think, so the choices you make today can help you prepare for what’s next. Explore strategies that can help turn your savings into reliable income and help you feel more confident in the years ahead. ⬇️