Financial News and Articles with John Sandlin in Columbus IN

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September 2026 Market Update: Healthy growth sends stocks to new highsMarkets continue to navigate a mix of opportunities and challenges. Strong earnings, AI-driven investment and a resilient labor market supported equities, while higher interest rates remain a key consideration for investors. Learn more in Thrivent's September Market Update. ⬇️

A meaningful life is made up of more than financial goals. It’s the family adventures, ordinary days, and little moments along the way. At Thrivent, we believe your money should help support the life that matters most to you. If you could drop everything right now and take a family day trip anywhere, where would you go? 🚙 See thrivent.com/social for full disclosures

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Basics of a financial plan: What it is & getting startedFeel like financial responsibilities are pulling you in different directions? A financial plan can help you connect the dots between where you are, where you want to go and what matters most along the way.

How the cash value of life insurance worksYour life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home. Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.

📚 We made it through the first month of school! Whether your kids are thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between… we want to hear about it! 👇 Tell us: ✨ What has been your child’s favorite back-to-school moment so far? 📸 Or share your favorite back-to-school photo from this year! Let’s celebrate the little moments, big milestones, and everything in between. 💛

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👗 Thrivent Action Team Highlight: Glass Slipper 👗 We love seeing Thrivent Action Teams bring people together for a purpose that makes a lasting impact! Shiloh used her Thrivent Action Team to help support Glass Slipper, a local ministry that provides free prom dresses to young women in need. With a donated space ready to become a dressing and shopping area, volunteers came together to help transform it into a welcoming place where young women can find a dress and feel special for an important night. Volunteers helped paint, lay flooring, create dressing room areas, provide furniture and supplies, and even shared a meal together while serving! What started as an empty space is becoming a place filled with hope, dignity, and the opportunity for young women to make special memories. ❤️ This is what we love about Thrivent Action Teams—bringing people together to turn generosity into action! Want to learn how you can use a Thrivent Action Team for a project close to your heart? Send me a message! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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The Thrivent Virtual Advisor career is reshaping what the financial advisor role can look like. In this role, you'll receive: • structured support • predictable income while you train and grow • flexibility in a hybrid or remote setting Explore the role today: thriventcareers.com/4yy9TcR

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Better money decisions start with a conversation | ThriventHelp your teen build smart money habits early! 💡💵 When teens open their own Thrivent account, they can gain hands-on experience managing money and become eligible to lead Thrivent Action Teams - turning generosity into meaningful community impact. Start the conversation today: save, spend, give, and lead! Eligibility requirements may apply. Visit Thrivent.com for details.

🤩Thrivent Action Team Highlight: Loaves & Fishes Kids Kitchen 🤩 What happens when you combine cooking, learning, and serving others? Loaves & Fishes Kids Kitchen! ❤️ Bethany, a childcare director, wanted to give her students more than just traditional classroom learning. She created an opportunity to teach children practical food skills, build confidence in the kitchen, and discover the joy of serving others. With the help of a Thrivent Action Team, her students were able to assemble and donate 60 kits (30 meals and 30 desserts) to a local food pantry. And this was just one part of a much bigger summer effort: 540 kits were donated Overall!!! Each kit includes the ingredients, a recipe card, and a meal-time prayer. This project is helping children discover new foods, gain independence, and learn that they can make a difference in the lives of others—even at a young age. We love seeing Thrivent Action Teams turn simple ideas into meaningful opportunities to learn, serve, and give back! Want to see what a Thrivent Action Team could help you bring to life? Send me a message! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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What is a multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) & how does it work?Which one of the following tools have you used to help add predictability to your portfolio during periods of market uncertainty? 1. Certificate of deposit (CD) 2. High-yield savings account 3. Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) If you’ve never heard of a MYGA before, you’re not alone. Let’s explore what it is and how it might work for you. 36386k

A huge THANK YOU to the team at RNR Tire for donating backpacks and school supplies to our Teacher Supply Drive and helped make it a success! 🎒✏️ Your generosity is such a blessing and will make a real difference for local teachers and students as they head into a new school year. We’re so grateful for businesses who step up and invest in the people right here in our community! Thank you, RNR Tire! 💙

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Wealth transferYou’ve worked hard to build a life you love—now it’s time to decide what your money is meant to do. How it’s set up today is already shaping what reaches the people and causes closest to your heart tomorrow. Take a closer look at your money, so it can support your life now and benefit those you care about.

📚 School Supply Drive – Everyone Can Help! School starts soon, and we’d love to bless our local teachers with a few more school supplies! If you’re out shopping this week, would you grab an extra item or two to donate? Every little bit helps. You don’t have to be a Thrivent member to participate—everyone is welcome! ❤️ Drop off at 2420 7th street.

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✨ Action Team Spotlight ✨ Sometimes it’s the smallest details that remind us God is in every step. This Thrivent Action Team came together to assemble 25 blessing bags for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, and from beginning to end, they saw God’s provision. As they packed the very last bag, they realized they were missing three items. They searched, and somehow those exact three items appeared where they hadn’t been before. It was a beautiful reminder that God cares even about the smallest details. They were incredibly blessed by the generosity of so many people. Outreach Ministries of Seymour donated an abundance of supplies, and thanks to the Glow Like Sarah Foundation, they were able to include Bibles in each bag. Before sealing every bag, they gathered together to pray over each one, asking God to provide hope, encouragement, and His love to every person who receives them. Those 25 blessing bags are being delivered to Wayside Inn Homeless Shelter in North Vernon, where they’ll be distributed throughout the Jennings County homeless community. This is what a Thrivent Action Team is all about!! Neighbors coming together, using their gifts and resources, and trusting God to multiply every act of kindness. Want to see your Thrivent Action Team spotlighted? I’d love to share the amazing ways you’re making a difference in your community! Send me your Action Team story and details at: Amber.jones@thrivent.com See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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🎉 Meet Meryn! 🎉 We’re excited to have Meryn on our team! Meryn brings her expertise in insurance and will also be helping clients with life insurance, annuities, and long-term care solutions, providing guidance and helping families prepare for the future. When she’s not helping clients, you’ll probably find her: 🩰 Twirling her way through life while running her dance studio, Dance by Design 🐶 Spoiling her two beloved dogs (they’re definitely part of the family!) 🏈 Cheering on the Indianapolis Colts through every season 😉 Meryn brings passion, energy, and a heart for helping others into everything she does. Whether she’s in the office, at the dance studio, or spending time with her pups, she’s always making an impact. We’re so glad she’s part of our team, be sure to say hello! 💙 Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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How to start investing with little moneyYou 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. ⬇️

If you own a home, investments, life insurance or other valuable assets, it might be time to consider a revocable or irrevocable trust. Depending on the structure you choose, a trust can offer a variety of benefits—including privacy, tax advantages and greater control over how your assets are distributed. In some cases, it may even protect your assets from creditors or Medicaid inclusion. Learn more about your options: https://bit.ly/3VZ6FNl

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This is how you’re set up to succeed as a Thrivent Virtual Financial Advisor: • Get stable income while you enjoy a flexible work arrangement. • Follow a structured development plan with intentional support. • Lay the foundation for your long-term success helping clients we bring to you. Discover a career where your success is our priority: thriventcareers.com/4oON00g

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Something I’m really passionate about is helping people discover the impact they can make in our community. 💙 One of the ways I get to do that is through Thrivent Action Teams. They’re a resource that can help you take an idea you have for serving others and turn it into action. But here’s the thing, a lot of people don’t realize they have access to this, or they’re not sure where to start. That’s where I come in! I would love to connect with you, answer questions, help you dream up an idea, and walk alongside you as you use this opportunity to make a difference. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to help, but I don’t know what I could do,” please reach out, let’s talk! I’d really love to help you get started! 💙 See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Power of Membership. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Don’t miss The Power of Membership webinar! As a Thrivent member, you have exclusive access to resources and programs that make it easier to live a more generous and meaningful life. Join me for a webinar on Nov. 17th that walks you through your member benefits and shows you how to make the most of them in your life and community. Register here: https://bit.ly/MembershipNov17 Disclosure: No products will be sold.