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“Aid layering” is a spending strategy that can help you understand which funding sources to prioritize as you pay for college. This strategy suggests spending awards first and reaching for loans last—because a dollar borrowed is a dollar (+interest) that needs to be repaid. Here’s a snapshot of the spending order: 1️⃣ Need-based aid 2️⃣ Merit and other scholarships 3️⃣ 529 plans and savings 4️⃣ Household cash flow 5️⃣ Student loans You can discover more tips for prioritizing and planning for college costs here: https://bit.ly/4rS1sVv

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“Aid layering” is a spending strategy that can help you understand which funding sources to prioritize as you pay for college. This strategy suggests spending awards first and reaching for loans last—because a dollar borrowed is a dollar (+interest) that needs to be repaid. Here’s a snapshot of the spending order: 1️⃣ Need-based aid 2️⃣ Merit and other scholarships 3️⃣ 529 plans and savings 4️⃣ Household cash flow 5️⃣ Student loans You can discover more tips for prioritizing and planning for college costs here: https://bit.ly/4rS1sVv

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Begin your journey on Thrivent’s Virtual Advice Team and discover a financial advisor career that aligns with your goals at a company dedicated to your long-term success. Explore our openings: thriventcareers.com/4u3SxCl

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Begin your journey on Thrivent’s Virtual Advice Team and discover a financial advisor career that aligns with your goals at a company dedicated to your long-term success. Explore our openings: thriventcareers.com/4u3SxCl

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It's never too late to start investing. Whether you're nearing retirement or just beginning to plan, here are some questions to get you started:​ 1️⃣ What are you investing for?​ 2️⃣ What is your time horizon?​ 3️⃣ What is your risk tolerance?​ If you’re looking for a professional to help you with your investing strategy, let’s talk.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.​

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It's never too late to start investing. Whether you're nearing retirement or just beginning to plan, here are some questions to get you started:​ 1️⃣ What are you investing for?​ 2️⃣ What is your time horizon?​ 3️⃣ What is your risk tolerance?​ If you’re looking for a professional to help you with your investing strategy, let’s talk.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.​

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If you didn’t contribute to Social Security, there are still ways to help ensure you have enough to last you through retirement. Together, we can review your financial plan and discuss ways you can create additional income streams in retirement to supplement your savings.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If you didn’t contribute to Social Security, there are still ways to help ensure you have enough to last you through retirement. Together, we can review your financial plan and discuss ways you can create additional income streams in retirement to supplement your savings.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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As a Thrivent financial advisor, you'll get the support, flexibility and tools you need to chart what's next. Whether you grow your own practice, join a team or serve clients as a virtual financial advisor, you can take the lead on the next chapter of your career. ➡️ Explore all paths: thriventcareers.com/4tboffB

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As a Thrivent financial advisor, you'll get the support, flexibility and tools you need to chart what's next. Whether you grow your own practice, join a team or serve clients as a virtual financial advisor, you can take the lead on the next chapter of your career. ➡️ Explore all paths: thriventcareers.com/4tboffB

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The 2027 Thrivent Calendar is almost here. Pre‑order today and look forward to a year rooted in reflection and grace. Featuring inspiring images and reflections centered on our theme, “God’s Handiwork,” it’s a meaningful way to bring faith, beauty, and intention into everyday life. 📦 Pre order by July 31 📬 Calendars ship in October 👉 Reserve yours today: https://bit.ly/41PtTIz

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The 2027 Thrivent Calendar is almost here. Pre‑order today and look forward to a year rooted in reflection and grace. Featuring inspiring images and reflections centered on our theme, “God’s Handiwork,” it’s a meaningful way to bring faith, beauty, and intention into everyday life. 📦 Pre order by July 31 📬 Calendars ship in October 👉 Reserve yours today: https://bit.ly/41PtTIz

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“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” - John 15:11

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“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” - John 15:11

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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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1st Quarter 2026 Market Review: Geopolitics takes center stage

Q1 reminded investors that markets don’t move in straight lines. Thrivent's Q1 2026 Market Review highlights increased volatility in stocks, growth in small-cap and value stocks and that bonds faced pressure as yields moved higher.

Escalating geopolitical tensions reshaped markets, influencing inflation, consumer confidence, equity leadership, bond yields and commodity prices during a...

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13

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