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Help Thrivent bring the 2027 calendar theme, “God’s Handiwork,” to life. From quiet moments of peace to everyday beauty, share original photos or artwork that reflect how God’s creativity shows up in the world around us. Let’s tell the story of a world lovingly shaped by His hand. 💙 📸 Submit your photo or artwork by June 30, 2026 🗓️ Pre order your calendar while you’re there Learn more: https://bit.ly/41PtTIz

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Help Thrivent bring the 2027 calendar theme, “God’s Handiwork,” to life. From quiet moments of peace to everyday beauty, share original photos or artwork that reflect how God’s creativity shows up in the world around us. Let’s tell the story of a world lovingly shaped by His hand. 💙 📸 Submit your photo or artwork by June 30, 2026 🗓️ Pre order your calendar while you’re there Learn more: https://bit.ly/41PtTIz

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“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” - 2 Corinthians 3:17

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“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” - 2 Corinthians 3:17

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Even modest contributions for college funding can add up over time. Automate what you can and review annually as your goals evolve. To get started, estimate how much you’ll need, then use Thrivent’s college savings calculator to map out your larger journey (see resources below). ➡️ How to estimate college costs: https://bit.ly/4aSQvwf ➡️ College savings calculator: https://bit.ly/3OgMYA3

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Even modest contributions for college funding can add up over time. Automate what you can and review annually as your goals evolve. To get started, estimate how much you’ll need, then use Thrivent’s college savings calculator to map out your larger journey (see resources below). ➡️ How to estimate college costs: https://bit.ly/4aSQvwf ➡️ College savings calculator: https://bit.ly/3OgMYA3

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Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to consider

Differences 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. ⬇️

For married couples, a smart Social Security strategy considers both spouses' projected benefits and life expectancies. Creating a claiming plan together can...

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Little eyes are always watching—especially when it comes to money. The way we manage and talk about money shapes our kids long before they earn their first dollar. Try modeling these simple habits to help them build a healthy relationship with money: ⭐ Avoid speaking about money with stress or shame ⭐ Narrate your choices (“We’re saving for X, so we’re skipping Y today”) ⭐ Keep a visible savings routine ⭐ Use positive language around budgeting and planning

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Little eyes are always watching—especially when it comes to money. The way we manage and talk about money shapes our kids long before they earn their first dollar. Try modeling these simple habits to help them build a healthy relationship with money: ⭐ Avoid speaking about money with stress or shame ⭐ Narrate your choices (“We’re saving for X, so we’re skipping Y today”) ⭐ Keep a visible savings routine ⭐ Use positive language around budgeting and planning

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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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“You will have great joy and gladness.” - Luke 1:14

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“You will have great joy and gladness.” - Luke 1:14

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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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