Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirementThe market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇
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.
Help your money last in retirementA long life is a gift—let’s help make sure your finances can keep up. Start by building financial resilience against inflation, market swings, and rising health and care costs.
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. ⬇️
Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th year in a row. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity.
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Estate planning for blended familiesHave 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. ⬇️
Pros & cons of paying off your mortgage before you retireIf you’re nearing retirement with a mortgage in tow, you’re not alone. But should you pay it off before you retire?
While being debt-free can offer a sense of reassurance, in some cases, keeping your mortgage might actually be beneficial. Explore the pros and cons of having a mortgage during retirement.
Preparing for financial surprises doesn't have to be complicated. Proactive planning can help you stay ahead of market swings and other risks that can impact your financial plan. Learn more about strategies to set you up for long-term success: https://bit.ly/4m32xHO
5 financial risks (and how to adapt your financial plan)Are you prepared for financial changes? With proactive planning and flexible strategies, you can manage risks and habits that could impact your financial plan. Learn more about protecting your finances from what-ifs. ⬇️
Is early retirement right for you?Curious how you can start your retirement sooner? Depending on your current income and expenses, it's possible. Here are things to keep in mind when considering if early retirement is right for you. ⬇️
Enjoy retirement income without the guessworkYou've spent years building your retirement nest egg—now let's make it work for you. Let's discuss how to turn your savings into steady, reliable income that lasts.
Managing risks to your retirement savings doesn't have to be complicated. You can maximize your guaranteed income sources, prepare for market volatility and have a mindful withdrawal plan. Here are important things to consider: https://bit.ly/4idtvKz
If you'd like to discuss your unique retirement risk factors, let's set up a meeting.
How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic movesInvesting for retirement takes planning, but it doesn't have to be complex. Once you know your retirement goals and investment style, you can make a solid, long-term plan for retirement. Let's connect to talk more about this important topic.
Retirement savings by age: How much should you have?Planning for retirement can seem like a long and complex journey. Knowing how much to save is a foundational piece of achieving your retirement goals—check out these planning milestones based on your age.
Tax tips & pitfalls: What to know to maximize your moneyLooking for ways to optimize your income taxes year-round and helpful tips for navigating tax season? From leveraging charitable contributions to common tax errors to avoid, take a look at this helpful guide. ⤵️
2024 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savingsIt may be 2025, but you still have time to maximize your savings for the 2024 tax year. Explore how contributing to an IRA can help boost your retirement savings and find answers to the most common IRA questions.
2025 Market Outlook: Stay invested, but expect volatilityThrivent Asset Management leadership share thoughts on how the economy will perform under a new administration in this 2025 Market Outlook. ⬇️
As you plan ahead for retirement, don’t forget to consider long-term care costs, which could include in-home care or assisted living. This Thrivent calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save towards your anticipated long-term care needs: https://bit.ly/3C7YJTo
A proactive approachIf you want to avoid tax surprises in retirement, it helps to implement tax efficient strategies into your financial plan. George and Judy became Thrivent clients in 1968 to prepare for their financial futures. Learn more about their proactive approach and the different ways you can be more tax efficient.
Do you need life insurance? Questions to ask yourself & your familyWondering how life insurance can benefit your loved ones when you’re gone? Here's a conversation guide to help you in planning for the unexpected. 👇
Together, we can make sure your family is covered for the future.
