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The great wealth transfer: What baby boomers need to know
The great wealth transfer: What baby boomers need to knowTrillions of dollars are expected to pass to the next generation in what’s being called the great wealth transfer. Taking time to think about how you’d like your assets to be passed on can bring greater clarity for you and the people and causes you care about. It can also help you: • Align your assets with what matters most. • Set clearer expectations for loved ones. • Reduce uncertainty with intentional planning. Discover how to help secure your legacy for your loved ones ⬇️
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Ready to level up your investing knowledge? Start with these 3 articles:​ ​ 1) How inflation impacts investments: https://bit.ly/4e0pR7i​ 2) Investing in volatile markets: https://bit.ly/4efTwZ0 3) Strategic asset allocation: https://bit.ly/4e4Wcdh
Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to consider
Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to considerDifferences 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. ⬇️
1st Quarter 2026 Market Review: Geopolitics takes center stage
1st Quarter 2026 Market Review: Geopolitics takes center stageQ1 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.
How to start investing with little money
How to start investing with little moneyYou don’t need a fortune to start investing—just a plan. Even small, consistent investments can grow into something big over time. The key? Getting started. ⬇️
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Spring is arriving up north...I hope you are able to get out and enjoy it!
The differences between real estate, stocks, bonds & mutual funds
The differences between real estate, stocks, bonds & mutual fundsWondering what types of investments you should make? Learn more about the different options available and then let’s connect and discuss which ones may be right for you.
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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
Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)
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.
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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
2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook: Caution is warranted, but stay the course
2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook: Caution is warranted, but stay the courseMarket volatility may remain elevated—but long term discipline still matters. Thrivent's 2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook explores why staying invested, with a more defensive posture, can help investors navigate ongoing uncertainty. ⬇️
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We finally made it in to the office to work for a couple hours. It should be plowed by tomorrow! Everyone is working hard to get the snow moved and running out of places to put it!
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Well, we are all working from home today. I hope you are staying warm and safe. We have a brave downy woodpecker grabbing a snack! We will be back in the office tomorrow as long as we are able to plow out.
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"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7
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"He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless." - Isaiah 40:29
2026 Market Outlook: A return to normal?
2026 Market Outlook: A return to normal?What’s ahead for stocks and bonds in 2026? Thrivent Asset Management experts share their base case for a positive environment and why equities may continue to reward investors over time.
December 2025 Market Update: Stock volatility returns
December 2025 Market Update: Stock volatility returnsFrom slowing manufacturing to resilient corporate earnings, December brings mixed signals for the economy. Explore what these trends mean for your portfolio and the year ahead in Thrivent's December Market Update.
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Are you just starting to save for retirement or are nearing retirement age? This guide will help you understand how to manage your retirement income in a tax-efficient manner, so you can make the most out of your hard-earned savings. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i6KNd7
7 ways to help reduce your taxable income
7 ways to help reduce your taxable incomeSeeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️​