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Make the most out of your empty nest

It’s a milestone to celebrate when your children are adults and no longer financially dependent on you. But now what? From rebalancing your budget to reviewing your savings strategy, take a look at these tips to refocus your finances now that your nest is empty.

Your kids have found independence. Here are six tips to refocus your finances.

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5 ways to improve your credit score

When securing financing for a large purchase, such as a new home, it helps to have a good credit score. Check out these 5 ways to improve your credit score before you make your next purchase. ⬇️

When securing financing for a large purchase or project—such as for a house, a car or to do home improvement—it helps to have a good FICO credit score. This...

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How do taxes on Social Security work?

Wondering how and if you will be taxed on your Social Security income? It depends on your income and filing status. Let’s connect and discuss how to be strategic about where you pull your retirement income from. There’s potential you may be able to reduce the amount of taxes you owe on Social Security.

If you’re at or near retirement, you’ve likely given a lot of thought to Social Security: how much you’ll receive, when to start taking it, and the role it...

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Had a great time handing out candy to the Elementary School students from Syracuse Public Schools. Great costumes all around--except for us. We forgot :)

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Had a great time handing out candy to the Elementary School students from Syracuse Public Schools. Great costumes all around--except for us. We forgot :)

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Now that our information is more accessible online, it’s important to protect that data. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, commit to helping keep your data protected. Here are 5 ways to start boosting your online security: https://bit.ly/3rCO6mH

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Now that our information is more accessible online, it’s important to protect that data. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, commit to helping keep your data protected. Here are 5 ways to start boosting your online security: https://bit.ly/3rCO6mH

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The benefits of life insurance: What you need to know

There are 7 key benefits of including life insurance in your overall financial strategy. Want to discuss further? Let's set up time to talk more about your life insurance options.

Life insurance can be a planful way to show your dedication to the people you care about—offering them protection and potential for a financial benefit.

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The holiday season is a great time to give back. Let’s connect and discuss ways you can amplify your impact and maximize your tax benefits when giving. Here are resources to help you plan, give and grant: https://bit.ly/3XX4Hh4 See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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The holiday season is a great time to give back. Let’s connect and discuss ways you can amplify your impact and maximize your tax benefits when giving. Here are resources to help you plan, give and grant: https://bit.ly/3XX4Hh4 See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Preparing for the what-ifs in life

Wondering how working with a financial advisor can help you? Learn how clients, Patrick and Shannon, were able to plan for the future and align their financial decisions with their values.

Thrivent clients work to get their financial—and personal—house in order.

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Balancing today’s priorities with tomorrow’s goals

Planning for the future can be overwhelming and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Working with a financial advisor can help you set and meet your financial goals through every stage of your life. Take a look at how your financial needs and priorities can change in your 30s through retirement. ⬇️

Work. Family. Financial commitments. These tips can help you juggle all three as you manage expenses and save for the future in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.

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Navigating open enrollment: 5 ways to make the best choices for your family

With open enrollment season beginning soon, make sure to review the current plans you’re enrolled in with your employer and assess if they still meet your current needs. This guide is a helpful starting point to help you consider what changes are needed.

Master your benefits choices with our open enrollment tips designed to provide best practices and streamline the process.

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent and its financial professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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