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In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa

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In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa

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What are common mistakes people make when investing?​ 1️⃣ Lacking diversification​ 2️⃣ Trying to time the market​ 3️⃣ Investing with your emotions​ 4️⃣ Ignoring fees and taxes​ For more mistakes to watch out for and smart strategies to consider: https://bit.ly/4cpFT8s

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What are common mistakes people make when investing?​ 1️⃣ Lacking diversification​ 2️⃣ Trying to time the market​ 3️⃣ Investing with your emotions​ 4️⃣ Ignoring fees and taxes​ For more mistakes to watch out for and smart strategies to consider: https://bit.ly/4cpFT8s

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Understanding how dividends, interest and capital gains are taxed can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get the basics here >> https://bit.ly/4j1GQWX

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Understanding how dividends, interest and capital gains are taxed can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get the basics here >> https://bit.ly/4j1GQWX

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Here are questions to consider when investing:​ ✔️ What are your financial goals?​ ✔️ How much can you afford to invest?​ ✔️ What is your risk tolerance? ✔️ How can you help ensure your portfolio is diversified for long-term growth?​ Understanding your financial goals and preferences can inform your strategy. Let’s set up time to discuss your investing goals and what you can do to reach them.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Here are questions to consider when investing:​ ✔️ What are your financial goals?​ ✔️ How much can you afford to invest?​ ✔️ What is your risk tolerance? ✔️ How can you help ensure your portfolio is diversified for long-term growth?​ Understanding your financial goals and preferences can inform your strategy. Let’s set up time to discuss your investing goals and what you can do to reach them.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Several factors, like age and marital status, should be taken into consideration when deciding when to start taking Social Security. But those are not the only ones. Learn more about other key factors that impact Social Security: https://bit.ly/44be4hK

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Several factors, like age and marital status, should be taken into consideration when deciding when to start taking Social Security. But those are not the only ones. Learn more about other key factors that impact Social Security: https://bit.ly/44be4hK

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Maximizing your Social Security benefits is a crucial part of securing your retirement. By planning ahead and using key strategies, you can optimize your benefits and enhance your financial future. Start making informed decisions now for a more comfortable retirement tomorrow: https://bit.ly/44bxQcX

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Maximizing your Social Security benefits is a crucial part of securing your retirement. By planning ahead and using key strategies, you can optimize your benefits and enhance your financial future. Start making informed decisions now for a more comfortable retirement tomorrow: https://bit.ly/44bxQcX

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Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)

Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration.​ Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying...

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Market uncertainty: Tariffs and economic policy drive volatility

Uncertainty around economic and trade policies is weighing on confidence for both individuals and businesses. Read more from Thrivent's Chief Investment Strategist on current volatility and other market conditions.

It can be difficult for markets to assess the impact of tariffs because they can be added or removed quickly, and there isn’t always insight into what’s coming...

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If you’re thinking about using an annuity as a source of retirement income, two important factors to weigh are when you’d like payouts to begin and how long you’d like them to last.​ There are multiple annuity payout options to consider, allowing you to find the right fit for your financial situation. Learn more about the different annuity types and payout options available: https://bit.ly/3DMhbC0

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If you’re thinking about using an annuity as a source of retirement income, two important factors to weigh are when you’d like payouts to begin and how long you’d like them to last.​ There are multiple annuity payout options to consider, allowing you to find the right fit for your financial situation. Learn more about the different annuity types and payout options available: https://bit.ly/3DMhbC0

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Looking for another way to supplement your retirement income? An annuity can provide an income stream to pair with other retirement savings. There are 4 different types:​ 1️⃣ Fixed Annuity​ 2️⃣ Variable Annuity​ 3️⃣ Indexed Annuity​ 4️⃣ Immediate Annuity​ Feeling overwhelmed with the different options? This resource breaks it down with additional information on each type: https://bit.ly/3FrmSpH

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Looking for another way to supplement your retirement income? An annuity can provide an income stream to pair with other retirement savings. There are 4 different types:​ 1️⃣ Fixed Annuity​ 2️⃣ Variable Annuity​ 3️⃣ Indexed Annuity​ 4️⃣ Immediate Annuity​ Feeling overwhelmed with the different options? This resource breaks it down with additional information on each type: https://bit.ly/3FrmSpH

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