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Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirementThe market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇

Help your money last in retirementA long life is a gift—let’s help make sure your finances can keep up. Start by building financial resilience against inflation, market swings, and rising health and care costs.

7 ways to help reduce your taxable incomeSeeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️

Life insurance checkupDoes your life insurance still fit your life? A lot can change over time. Here’s when to consider a review and what it could uncover. ⬇️

Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to considerDifferences in each spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits and estimated life expectancy can affect your retirement strategy. Take a look at 4 strategies you can use to help maximize your Social Security benefits as a couple. ⬇️

August 2025 Market Update: Stocks set new highs, despite concernsIn the latest market update, Thrivent Asset Management experts discuss concerns about some data, while stocks continue to set new highs.

5 financial risks (and how to adapt your financial plan)Are you prepared for financial changes? With proactive planning and flexible strategies, you can manage risks and habits that could impact your financial plan. Learn more about protecting your finances from what-ifs. ⬇️

Preparing for financial surprises doesn't have to be complicated. Proactive planning can help you stay ahead of market swings and other risks that can impact your financial plan. Learn more about strategies to set you up for long-term success: https://bit.ly/4m32xHO

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Is early retirement right for you?Curious how you can start your retirement sooner? Depending on your current income and expenses, it's possible. Here are things to keep in mind when considering if early retirement is right for you. ⬇️

Enjoy retirement income without the guessworkYou've spent years building your retirement nest egg—now let's make it work for you. Let's discuss how to turn your savings into steady, reliable income that lasts.

Managing risks to your retirement savings doesn't have to be complicated. You can maximize your guaranteed income sources, prepare for market volatility and have a mindful withdrawal plan. Here are important things to consider: https://bit.ly/4idtvKz If you'd like to discuss your unique retirement risk factors, let's set up a meeting.

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How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic movesInvesting for retirement takes planning, but it doesn't have to be complex. Once you know your retirement goals and investment style, you can make a solid, long-term plan for retirement. Let's connect to talk more about this important topic.

Retirement savings by age: How much should you have?Planning for retirement can seem like a long and complex journey. Knowing how much to save is a foundational piece of achieving your retirement goals—check out these planning milestones based on your age.

2024 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savingsIt may be 2025, but you still have time to maximize your savings for the 2024 tax year. Explore how contributing to an IRA can help boost your retirement savings and find answers to the most common IRA questions.

Preparing for the future means having a strategy that can help your family make decisions about your care needs down the road. Learn more about extended care planning: https://bit.ly/4hqEDUu

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Planning ahead for long-term care costs you may have in retirement can help you avoid dipping into retirement savings you’ve designated for everyday expenses and financial goals you’d like to reach. This Thrivent calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save towards your anticipated long-term care needs: https://bit.ly/3C7YJTo

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How are U.S. consumers feeling this holiday season? See what Thrivent’s Chief Financial & Investment Officer thinks. Learn more: http://bit.ly/493xIwI

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Less can mean more. Special holiday celebrations don’t need to come with a big price tag. Here are some helpful spending tips to navigate this holiday season on a budget🎄: https://bit.ly/3ApmZjn

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Thrivent Market & Economic updateGet Thrivent’s take on the post-election market, the future of artificial intelligence, inflation, employment and more during this quarter’s Market & Economic Update.

No one knows for sure what the market will look like at year end, but Thrivent’s Chief Financial & Investment Officer is sharing his best guess. Learn more: http://bit.ly/493xIwI

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