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Nearing retirement and ready to set your checklist for all that comes next? We’d love to assist - no matter where you are. Gathering Waters Financial Group See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Nearing retirement and ready to set your checklist for all that comes next? We’d love to assist - no matter where you are. Gathering Waters Financial Group See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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September 2025 Market Update: Expectations for lower rates return

Economic data from August showed that growth is slowing. Read Thrivent's September market update to learn more.

August economic data helped increase market expectations for lower rates to come.

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Looking for financial guidance with that right combination of experience and insight? Look no further: Contact Gathering Waters Financial Group to learn how we may work together. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Looking for financial guidance with that right combination of experience and insight? Look no further: Contact Gathering Waters Financial Group to learn how we may work together. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Estate planning for blended families

Have you thought about how you’d like to leave behind your money and assets? Creating an estate plan in a blended family can be more complex, but in the end it may help your loved ones avoid probate, confusion and conflict. Here are things to consider if you are creating an estate plan for the first time or need to update an existing one. ⬇️

As a blended family, you're no stranger to the unique nuances and complexities that come with bringing together children from a previous (and sometimes your...

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Ready and set to go deeper into your personal finances? Unsure how to start investing? Want a realistic (and short) life insurance overview? Don’t be scared, don’t be shy - just be true to yourself and act on the realization that we’re the ones you want to work with! Gathering Waters Financial Group See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Ready and set to go deeper into your personal finances? Unsure how to start investing? Want a realistic (and short) life insurance overview? Don’t be scared, don’t be shy - just be true to yourself and act on the realization that we’re the ones you want to work with! Gathering Waters Financial Group See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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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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A summer sunset may be the sweetest thing. And as seasons shift, we look ahead and ask - "what comes next?" Gathering Waters Financial Group See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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A summer sunset may be the sweetest thing. And as seasons shift, we look ahead and ask - "what comes next?" Gathering Waters Financial Group See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Understanding your personal finances is a goal everyone should pursue. The more you understand about money—budgeting, saving and investing—the more empowered you are to make decisions that align with your goals.​

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Understanding your personal finances is a goal everyone should pursue. The more you understand about money—budgeting, saving and investing—the more empowered you are to make decisions that align with your goals.​

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At summer’s end - are your financials in good order? If you need a hand, let Gathering Waters Financial Group know! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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At summer’s end - are your financials in good order? If you need a hand, let Gathering Waters Financial Group know! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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What kind of financial goals do you have for your future retirement? If you’d like to have an additional income stream to supplement your retirement savings for unplanned expenses or spontaneous trips, consider an annuity. Annuities can be customized for your unique needs. Let’s discuss if an annuity may be right for you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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What kind of financial goals do you have for your future retirement? If you’d like to have an additional income stream to supplement your retirement savings for unplanned expenses or spontaneous trips, consider an annuity. Annuities can be customized for your unique needs. Let’s discuss if an annuity may be right for you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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