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With the average mortgage payment hovering higher than the cost of rent in many markets, first-time home buyers may wonder if it’s better to continue renting. Here’s what to consider: 🔑 Renting may be easier on your budget now—but the cost of rent will keep rising. 🏠 Buying costs more upfront, but offers payment stability and the chance to build equity over time. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial choices you’ll make. Let’s connect and explore what’s right for you—whether that’s buying now or preparing for later. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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With the average mortgage payment hovering higher than the cost of rent in many markets, first-time home buyers may wonder if it’s better to continue renting. Here’s what to consider: 🔑 Renting may be easier on your budget now—but the cost of rent will keep rising. 🏠 Buying costs more upfront, but offers payment stability and the chance to build equity over time. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial choices you’ll make. Let’s connect and explore what’s right for you—whether that’s buying now or preparing for later. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If divorce looms as a distinct possibility in your future, lay the groundwork now to ease the financial transition later. #financialplanning #divorce #cdfa

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From retirement strategies to life insurance and investment options, let’s work together to take charge of your financial future. Start here: https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #thrivent

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From retirement strategies to life insurance and investment options, let’s work together to take charge of your financial future. Start here: https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #thrivent

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Pros & cons of paying off your mortgage before you retire

If 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.

If you bought or refinanced your home when you were in your mid-30s or older, you may find yourself headed into retirement with a mortgage in tow. You may have...

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18 fun (and affordable) ways to make the most of summer

A fun summer doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 18 affordable ways to make the most out of the season. #budgeting #vacation #financialplanning

The sweetest moments of summer don’t have to be expensive ones. Even if you’ve put pricey vacation plans on hold while you’re working toward other financial...

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The right investment mix can provide both growth and stability. Are you diversified? Let’s review. https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #CDFA #thrivent See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures While diversification can help reduce market risk, it does not eliminate it. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.

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The right investment mix can provide both growth and stability. Are you diversified? Let’s review. https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #CDFA #thrivent See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures While diversification can help reduce market risk, it does not eliminate it. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.

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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to review your coverage! Thrivent offers a variety of life insurance policy options so you can have financial confidence knowing the people you love will be protected. Let’s talk about what’s right for you. https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #thrivent

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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to review your coverage! Thrivent offers a variety of life insurance policy options so you can have financial confidence knowing the people you love will be protected. Let’s talk about what’s right for you. https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #thrivent

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If you have a retirement account, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can impact your taxes and cash flow. https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #CDFA #thrivent

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If you have a retirement account, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can impact your taxes and cash flow. https://connect.thrivent.com/jennifer-bahr See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. #financialplanning #retirementplanning #insuranceplanning #investmentplanning #CDFA #thrivent

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About Jennifer Bahr, Financial Advisor in Puyallup, WA | Thrivent

A later-in-life divorce doesn’t have to ruin your retirement plan. If you need financial expertise during your divorce proceedings, I can help. #cdfa #financialplanning #retirementplanning See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Learn about Jennifer Bahr, a financial advisor in Puyallup, WA with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services organization with a 100+ year history.

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Who Pays the Bill When You're Dating After 50?

Dating after 50? These five tips can help you approach talking about finances when dating as an older adult. #finances #financialplanning

Here's how to handle who pays when you're jumping back into the dating...

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