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How to retire in the next 5 years: An actionable guide for financial success

Are you looking forward to the next phase in life? Here some steps to take when you're thinking about wrapping up your working life and considering how to retire in five years. https://www.thrivent.com/insights/retirement-planning/how-to-retire-in-the-next-5-years-an-actionable-guide-for-financial-success

Curious about how to retire in the next five years? This six-step plan can take you from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow with more...

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We’re expanding our financial advisor teams across the country to meet growing demand for values-based financial guidance. We’re actively looking for people who want to make a meaningful impact through their work. Here’s what you can expect: ✅ Competitive training and pay ✅ Team-based culture ✅ Nationwide roles with flexible options Learn more about our exciting push for growth in this Wealth Management article: https://bit.ly/4muewP0 Discover more about the Thrivent financial advisor career: thriventcareers.com/43DUGcF

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We’re expanding our financial advisor teams across the country to meet growing demand for values-based financial guidance. We’re actively looking for people who want to make a meaningful impact through their work. Here’s what you can expect: ✅ Competitive training and pay ✅ Team-based culture ✅ Nationwide roles with flexible options Learn more about our exciting push for growth in this Wealth Management article: https://bit.ly/4muewP0 Discover more about the Thrivent financial advisor career: thriventcareers.com/43DUGcF

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Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities: 👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster. 👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension 👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement. To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

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Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities: 👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster. 👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension 👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement. To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

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When should I file for Social Security benefits? Will I pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? If I file and continue to work, how will my benefits be affected? When it comes to Social Security and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way. Join us for this virtual workshop, Savvy Social Security. During the workshop, you will learn how to help determine the ideal time to apply and ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm EST Register today: https://bit.ly/Savvy_SS No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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When should I file for Social Security benefits? Will I pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? If I file and continue to work, how will my benefits be affected? When it comes to Social Security and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way. Join us for this virtual workshop, Savvy Social Security. During the workshop, you will learn how to help determine the ideal time to apply and ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Savvy Social Security Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm EST Register today: https://bit.ly/Savvy_SS No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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June 2025 Market Update: Confidence rebounds

The mixed economic data of May highlighted our economy is still slowing. Read Thrivent Asset Management's thoughts on how our outlook has changed in the June market update.

Markets showed signs of optimism in May following pauses in planned tariffs.

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Annuities may help you take care of your family after you retire, by supporting your needs in a flexible way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jpD7Ss

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Annuities may help you take care of your family after you retire, by supporting your needs in a flexible way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jpD7Ss

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Thrivent has been named to the Fortune 500 list in 2025 for the 31st year in a row. I'm glad to be part of an organization with a legacy of financial strength and stability that is guided by purpose and good stewardship.

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Thrivent has been named to the Fortune 500 list in 2025 for the 31st year in a row. I'm glad to be part of an organization with a legacy of financial strength and stability that is guided by purpose and good stewardship.

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When it comes to taxes and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way - and maybe even help you save more of your hard-earned money. Join us for this virtual workshop, Savvy Tax Strategies. During this workshop, we will cut through the jargon and complexity to help you understand how to create an efficient retirement tax strategy. Savvy Tax Strategies Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm EST Register today: https://bit.ly/SavvyTaxes No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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When it comes to taxes and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way - and maybe even help you save more of your hard-earned money. Join us for this virtual workshop, Savvy Tax Strategies. During this workshop, we will cut through the jargon and complexity to help you understand how to create an efficient retirement tax strategy. Savvy Tax Strategies Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm EST Register today: https://bit.ly/SavvyTaxes No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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Our Thrivent Community had a great afternoon yesterday partnering with Forget-Me-Not Baskets at the Akron Zoo. Our volunteers put together items of comfort for families who have experienced loss during pregnancy, birth, or soon after. We hope all of these items will let families know they are cared about during difficult times.

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Our Thrivent Community had a great afternoon yesterday partnering with Forget-Me-Not Baskets at the Akron Zoo. Our volunteers put together items of comfort for families who have experienced loss during pregnancy, birth, or soon after. We hope all of these items will let families know they are cared about during difficult times.

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Investing for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​ ✔️ Portfolio diversification​ ✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​ ✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​ Learn more about investing for retirement: https://bit.ly/4iYmfCX

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Investing for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​ ✔️ Portfolio diversification​ ✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​ ✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​ Learn more about investing for retirement: https://bit.ly/4iYmfCX

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