Ever feel like investing is its own language? You’re not alone.
If you’ve ever nodded along at words like “ETF” or “dollar-cost averaging” without really knowing what they meant, this guide is for you.
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Many people approaching retirement feel unprepared or unsure whether their investments are positioned appropriately for this stage of life.
➡️ Before refining your strategy, it helps to revisit three core factors: your goals, your time horizon and your risk tolerance. Together, they can reveal whether your current allocation still supports what you need in the years ahead.
If you’re wondering whether you’re on track, let’s talk. We can review your investing strategy together and build a financial plan that supports you now—and throughout retirement.
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Building an investment portfolio for the first time? Before jumping in, take time to nail down your goals, your timeline and how comfortable you are with risk.
👉 Getting clarity on these basics helps you make more intentional choices—and can lead to stronger long-term outcomes.
If you’d like help understanding your risk tolerance or building a strategy around it, let’s discuss.
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Saving for retirement? Here’s something to consider: different accounts come with different tax implications.
By spreading your savings across taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts, you can give yourself more flexibility in retirement. This makes it easier for you to manage withdrawals, avoid tax spikes and lower your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI).
Get in touch to discuss the right approach for your unique situation.
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When you’re raising a young family, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling competing priorities: housing costs, daycare, groceries and everything in between. And all too often, future goals get put on the back burner.
🎯 Here’s a helpful tip: A few simple, tax-friendly moves can help your money stretch a little further today and make a meaningful difference tomorrow.
Get in touch if you’d like to talk through how to incorporate these into your overall financial plan.
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Taxes play a big role in how far your money can go in retirement.
Whether you’re early in your savings journey or approaching retirement, Thrivent's comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials in simple terms, from how different accounts are taxed to strategies for creating tax-efficient income.
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Still have questions? Let’s schedule time to review your financial plan through a tax-smart lens.
If you’re relatively new to investing, understanding the basics of how realized gains and losses are taxed can help you make smarter decisions. These 4 rules are a great place to start.
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If you’re looking for simple ways to help reduce your taxable income, you may have more options than you realize. These 7 strategies can help you become more tax efficient over time. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KB47mJ
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impactThere are ways you can help maximize tax benefits when giving. Learn more about different charitable giving strategies and their tax advantages.
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.
Scammers have evolved their tactics, and their schemes have become more convincing and a lot harder to recognize. That’s why awareness matters.
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Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money.
🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.
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.
We braved the cold and did our shopping for Spencer Jaycees Tree of Joy yesterday as a family. We were able to shop for two of the many families Jaycees adopted this Christmas. Excited to deliver next weekend as well. Thanks to everyone who donate to this great program.
Financial planning isn’t just for high earners—it’s for everyday people with goals both big and small.
Whether you’re paying down debt, saving for your first home or starting to invest for retirement, a financial plan can help you turn today’s paycheck into tomorrow’s possibilities.
👉 Let’s connect and discuss how we can help no matter where you’re starting from. Together, we can create a financial plan for all that you’d like to accomplish.
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🏡 Your financial house should be built to last—and you can make it stronger with the right help.
Whether you’re working to lay a solid foundation, grow your money or shape your legacy, financial planning can help you:
✅ Prepare for the unexpected
✅ Save and invest for major milestones
✅ Adapt as your goals evolve
Together, we can create a financial plan with clarity and confidence, the same way a house is constructed. Reach out to learn more.
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Our Open House this past week was held on Giving Tuesday, and Thrivent clients and friends donated 3 large boxes of non-perishable food items for the Upper Des Moines Food Pantry. I’m blessed to work with incredibly generous clients everyday. #LiveGenerously
Join us today for our Open House from 11-4! Enjoy refreshments and sign up for door prizes! Because today is Giving Tuesday, we ask you consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Upper Des Moines food pantry. We hope to see you today!
No products will be sold.
