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Updating your life insurance: 7 life events that may affect your coverage

If you’re in one of these 7 life stages, it may be time to update your life insurance coverage. ⬇️

How much life insurance should you have? As life changes, so does the answer to that question.

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Life insurance checkup

Does your life insurance still fit your life? A lot can change over time. Here’s when to consider a review and what it could uncover. ⬇️

A life insurance checkup helps you make sure your coverage continues to protect the people and promises that are important to you. Evaluate your coverage.

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Estate planning for blended families

Have 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. ⬇️

As a blended family, you're no stranger to the unique nuances and complexities that come with bringing together children from a previous (and sometimes your...

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Investing basics: The complete guide for beginners

Investing may seem complex, but learning the basics can help prepare you to take the next step. From terminology 101 to learning how to assess your risk tolerance, this guide will help give you a foundational understanding of investing.​ If you’d like to align your investments with your financial goals, let’s set up a meeting.

Investments can seem complex, but with a foundational understanding, anyone can start building a brighter financial future. Here are the essentials to get you...

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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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Preparing for the what-ifs in life

Wondering how working with a financial advisor can help you? Learn how clients, Patrick and Shannon, were able to plan for the future and align their financial decisions with their values.

Thrivent clients work to get their financial—and personal—house in order.

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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you..." - Isaiah 43:2

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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you..." - Isaiah 43:2

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After many hours of learning and studying, I now have a new designation. I am a Behavioral Financial Advisor! This course educated me on how traditional finance practices are influenced by psychology and neuroscience to allow me to mentor and coach my clients on a new level with their financial decisions and maintain a holistic approach to strengthen our relationships. This method focuses on YOUR values and helps you stay on track as "life happens".

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After many hours of learning and studying, I now have a new designation. I am a Behavioral Financial Advisor! This course educated me on how traditional finance practices are influenced by psychology and neuroscience to allow me to mentor and coach my clients on a new level with their financial decisions and maintain a holistic approach to strengthen our relationships. This method focuses on YOUR values and helps you stay on track as "life happens".

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Paying for college? How to not run out of money

Learn how to spread your college savings funds evenly across your college career to avoid potential funding shortages down the road.

For years, you've worked diligently to build assets to pay for a college education. For parents who've prepared for this moment, the sacrifices you've made are...

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Maximize your donations with a charitable giving plan

If giving is important to you, consider a strategy that maximizes your charitable impact.

These days, there seems to be a never-ending stream of calls, emails and letters asking for donations. With all those requests, it really can put you in a bind.

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Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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