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Disability insurance: What it covers, exceptions & alternatives

Your income supports your family—what happens if it stops? Disability income insurance can provide a safety net during difficult times. Together, we can discuss how adding coverage can fit into your current financial plan.

When you rely on your income to support your family, it's difficult to envision life without it. But the unexpected can happen, and planning for a time without...

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If you fall into any of the categories below, you may want to consider how disability income insurance can help you when you most need it: >> Family breadwinners >> Stay-at-home parents >> People with physically demanding jobs >> Self-employed workers >> Workers with insufficient coverage For more information on disability income insurance: https://bit.ly/44JFBY0

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If you fall into any of the categories below, you may want to consider how disability income insurance can help you when you most need it: >> Family breadwinners >> Stay-at-home parents >> People with physically demanding jobs >> Self-employed workers >> Workers with insufficient coverage For more information on disability income insurance: https://bit.ly/44JFBY0

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What happens when you don’t have income protection and a sudden illness or injury prevents you from working? Here are some key facts to know about disability income insurance and how it can benefit you: https://bit.ly/44L4CSw

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What happens when you don’t have income protection and a sudden illness or injury prevents you from working? Here are some key facts to know about disability income insurance and how it can benefit you: https://bit.ly/44L4CSw

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2nd Quarter 2025 Market Outlook: Uncertainty strikes back

Market volatility rose in Q1 2025 amid heightened uncertainty around trade policy, immigration, government layoffs, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Thrivent remains focused on long-term fundamentals as we head into Q2.

Market volatility and uncertainty are expected to continue, raising the odds for a recession.

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“When we start working with a client, we take a holistic approach that extends well beyond insurance or investments to anything that pertains to their finances. Considering all of those puzzle pieces, your Thrivent financial advisor helps you to see how those pieces fit together.“ – Josh Duesterbeck, Area Vice President​ Learn more about the Thrivent financial advisor career: thriventcareers.com/4hewVLI

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“When we start working with a client, we take a holistic approach that extends well beyond insurance or investments to anything that pertains to their finances. Considering all of those puzzle pieces, your Thrivent financial advisor helps you to see how those pieces fit together.“ – Josh Duesterbeck, Area Vice President​ Learn more about the Thrivent financial advisor career: thriventcareers.com/4hewVLI

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1st Quarter 2025 Market Review: From optimism to uncertainty

First quarter 2025 tested financial markets across the globe. Thrivent Asset Management breaks down the key volatility points in this first quarter market review.

Markets were strong at the start of 2025, but first quarter showed a lot of volatility in economic data....

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Curious about annuities and how they can create a source of retirement income? There are two main stages of an annuity:​ 1) Accumulation Stage: This is when you invest and grow your savings. You can contribute a lump sum or make payments over time—whatever fits your financial situation.​ 2) Distribution Stage: Once you’re ready to start receiving income, you may choose how and when you receive the payouts, which could be paid for a set number of years or last a lifetime.​ Together, we can discuss how an annuity may fit in your overall financial plan.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.​

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Curious about annuities and how they can create a source of retirement income? There are two main stages of an annuity:​ 1) Accumulation Stage: This is when you invest and grow your savings. You can contribute a lump sum or make payments over time—whatever fits your financial situation.​ 2) Distribution Stage: Once you’re ready to start receiving income, you may choose how and when you receive the payouts, which could be paid for a set number of years or last a lifetime.​ Together, we can discuss how an annuity may fit in your overall financial plan.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.​

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If you’re thinking about using an annuity as a source of retirement income, two important factors to weigh are when you’d like payouts to begin and how long you’d like them to last.​ There are multiple annuity payout options to consider, allowing you to find the right fit for your financial situation. Learn more about the different annuity types and payout options available: https://bit.ly/3DMhbC0

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If you’re thinking about using an annuity as a source of retirement income, two important factors to weigh are when you’d like payouts to begin and how long you’d like them to last.​ There are multiple annuity payout options to consider, allowing you to find the right fit for your financial situation. Learn more about the different annuity types and payout options available: https://bit.ly/3DMhbC0

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Looking for another way to supplement your retirement income? An annuity can provide an income stream to pair with other retirement savings. There are 4 different types:​ 1️⃣ Fixed Annuity​ 2️⃣ Variable Annuity​ 3️⃣ Indexed Annuity​ 4️⃣ Immediate Annuity​ Feeling overwhelmed with the different options? This resource breaks it down with additional information on each type: https://bit.ly/3FrmSpH

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Looking for another way to supplement your retirement income? An annuity can provide an income stream to pair with other retirement savings. There are 4 different types:​ 1️⃣ Fixed Annuity​ 2️⃣ Variable Annuity​ 3️⃣ Indexed Annuity​ 4️⃣ Immediate Annuity​ Feeling overwhelmed with the different options? This resource breaks it down with additional information on each type: https://bit.ly/3FrmSpH

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How to handle market volatility

Whatever happens with the market, there are steps you can take that may help to mitigate the effects of volatility.

Plan for how you will handle market volatility with your investments.

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