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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.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying...

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We're TWO DAYS AWAY from our Thrivent Spring Shred Event! Please come and shred those important documents free and safely, by Paper Tiger, in the Thrivent parking lot from 4-6. We are also going to be assembling Birthday Party Bags for the Boone County Area Food Pantry, so each car is asked to bring 1 large birthday bag, plus either candles or balloons. 3 bankers boxes per car, please! Get your papers shredded, assemble a bag and enjoy a celebration cupcake made by the Crazy Cake Lady! See you there!! No items will be sold. Please see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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We're TWO DAYS AWAY from our Thrivent Spring Shred Event! Please come and shred those important documents free and safely, by Paper Tiger, in the Thrivent parking lot from 4-6. We are also going to be assembling Birthday Party Bags for the Boone County Area Food Pantry, so each car is asked to bring 1 large birthday bag, plus either candles or balloons. 3 bankers boxes per car, please! Get your papers shredded, assemble a bag and enjoy a celebration cupcake made by the Crazy Cake Lady! See you there!! No items will be sold. Please see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP PACK 150,000 LIFE SAVING MEALS! Join forces with Mercy Meals of Grand Island to help those in need. 600 volunteers, ages 10 and older, are needed for this vital (and fun!) event, 140-150 volunteers for each two-hour shift. RESERVE A SPOT TO HELP: https://bit.ly/150000MercyMeals DONATE: Make a donation to support Mercy Meals of Grand Island with a $1 for $1 match. *For every $1 donated to Mercy Meals through Thrivent's online platform, the Nebraska Region TMN will add $1 up to an additional match of $5,000. https://bit.ly/DonateMercyMealsGIEvent EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Heartland Lutheran High School 3900 W Husker Hwy Grand Island, NE 68803 No products will be sold.

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP PACK 150,000 LIFE SAVING MEALS! Join forces with Mercy Meals of Grand Island to help those in need. 600 volunteers, ages 10 and older, are needed for this vital (and fun!) event, 140-150 volunteers for each two-hour shift. RESERVE A SPOT TO HELP: https://bit.ly/150000MercyMeals DONATE: Make a donation to support Mercy Meals of Grand Island with a $1 for $1 match. *For every $1 donated to Mercy Meals through Thrivent's online platform, the Nebraska Region TMN will add $1 up to an additional match of $5,000. https://bit.ly/DonateMercyMealsGIEvent EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Heartland Lutheran High School 3900 W Husker Hwy Grand Island, NE 68803 No products will be sold.

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP PACK 150,000 LIFE SAVING MEALS! Join forces with Mercy Meals of Grand Island to help those in need. 600 volunteers, ages 10 and older, are needed for this vital (and fun!) event, 140-150 volunteers for each two-hour shift. RESERVE A SPOT TO HELP: https://bit.ly/150000MercyMeals DONATE: Make a donation to support Mercy Meals of Grand Island with a $1 for $1 match. *For every $1 donated to Mercy Meals through Thrivent's online platform, the Nebraska Region TMN will add $1 up to an additional match of $5,000. https://bit.ly/DonateMercyMealsGIEvent EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Heartland Lutheran High School 3900 W Husker Hwy Grand Island, NE 68803 See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. No products will be sold.

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VOLUNTEER TO HELP PACK 150,000 LIFE SAVING MEALS! Join forces with Mercy Meals of Grand Island to help those in need. 600 volunteers, ages 10 and older, are needed for this vital (and fun!) event, 140-150 volunteers for each two-hour shift. RESERVE A SPOT TO HELP: https://bit.ly/150000MercyMeals DONATE: Make a donation to support Mercy Meals of Grand Island with a $1 for $1 match. *For every $1 donated to Mercy Meals through Thrivent's online platform, the Nebraska Region TMN will add $1 up to an additional match of $5,000. https://bit.ly/DonateMercyMealsGIEvent EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, May 31, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Heartland Lutheran High School 3900 W Husker Hwy Grand Island, NE 68803 See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. No products will be sold.

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Lori Krohn is at the heart and soul of volunteering in her community of Albion, NE. Among the list of many ways she gives of her time, Lori has been integral in creating amazing opportunities for children and families in our community. She created and organized the 4th of July Kiddie Parade and the wildly successful Light Parade that celebrates the holiday season each year. Lori's role in the Albion Chamber of Commerce allows her to see and fill the needs of the community; her presence at events is constant and she instills the spirit of volunteering in those around her. Her ability to realize a need and act on it has been the beginning to so many activities that are now loved traditions. Recently retired, Lori has found the time to do even more! She leads exercises, calls Bingo, connects high school students and resident through activities and is organizing a Cinco De Mayo event at our local assisted living center. She also spearheaded an Easter Egg hunt for Boone Beginnings Day Care children and residents at the assisted living center that was enjoyed by all! Lori has a lifetime of experience in helping others as she has been involved with Meals on Wheels, the Legion Auxiliary, and countless other community programs and projects. Lori encompasses what a volunteer is; she can be found in so many different places helping in so many different ways, it's difficult to name them all. Lori truly is a GENEROSITY HERO and our small town is so blessed to have her!

Congratulations, Lori, on being nominated as a Thrivent Generosity Hero! A well deserved honor! Please see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Check out how much fun we had making a difference together!

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ACTION TEAM SPOTLIGHT! Kim Schilousky saw a need at the Senior Center in Cedar Rapids, NE, and used Thrivent Action Teams to do something about it! The center has been struggling to bring in enough people for meals and keep operating. To boost attendance, Kim planned a monthly 'mystery prize' drawing to encourage more seniors to eat at the center. Thrivent Action Team funds helped to buy 10-12 useful gifts to use as the prizes and keep the center going for another year. Volunteers helped pick the items out and encouraged seniors to attend that day and to return to take part in other health and social activities that are offered! What an innovative way to support both seniors and a need in the area! Nice work, Kim, we appreciate your hard work! We are a quarter into 2025 - have you thought about your own Thrivent Action Teams? As a member, you're able to apply for and conduct 2 action teams per year! There are so many needs in our communities! Check out how you can help today: https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams Please see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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ACTION TEAM SPOTLIGHT! Kim Schilousky saw a need at the Senior Center in Cedar Rapids, NE, and used Thrivent Action Teams to do something about it! The center has been struggling to bring in enough people for meals and keep operating. To boost attendance, Kim planned a monthly 'mystery prize' drawing to encourage more seniors to eat at the center. Thrivent Action Team funds helped to buy 10-12 useful gifts to use as the prizes and keep the center going for another year. Volunteers helped pick the items out and encouraged seniors to attend that day and to return to take part in other health and social activities that are offered! What an innovative way to support both seniors and a need in the area! Nice work, Kim, we appreciate your hard work! We are a quarter into 2025 - have you thought about your own Thrivent Action Teams? As a member, you're able to apply for and conduct 2 action teams per year! There are so many needs in our communities! Check out how you can help today: https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams Please see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to consider

Differences in each spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits and estimated life expectancy can affect your retirement strategy. Take a look at 4 strategies you can use to help maximize your Social Security benefits as a couple. ⬇️

For married couples, a smart Social Security strategy considers both spouses' projected benefits and life expectancies. Creating a claiming plan together can...

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How to invest during a market downturn

Choosing what to invest in during a market downturn depends on a few factors, such as your financial goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. This resource provides investment opportunities for your consideration, so you can make thoughtful decisions about how you want to invest. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss what changes you can make to your investment portfolio to help hedge against risk and position you to reach your long-term goals.

Recessions are an inevitable part of the economic cycle, but they also present potential investment opportunities. Discover tips and strategies for investing...

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Happy Easter to you and your family! Hope your day is filled with celebration and special moments.

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Happy Easter to you and your family! Hope your day is filled with celebration and special moments.

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How to start investing with little money

You don’t need a fortune to start investing—just a plan. Even small, consistent investments can grow into something big over time. The key? Getting started. ⬇️

When you've been busy with a growing family and financial goals like buying a house or paying down debt, it's understandable that you might have put off...

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

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

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

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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