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8 ways to get serious about paying off student loan debt

Is paying off your student loans high up on your priority list? Here are ways to pay off your loans faster, while managing your other financial priorities. ⬇️

While the value of education is priceless, student loan debt you've accrued can follow you long into the future. If you're looking for ways to pay off your...

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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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How to start an emergency fund—the right way

Planning ahead for emergencies can help reduce your stress as they happen. 💡 Here are tips to start an emergency fund.

When Ben Franklin declared that nothing is certain except death and taxes, he probably could have added unplanned expenses to the list. Because where money...

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Investing in volatile markets: Smart strategies for confident investing

Market volatility is a natural part of investing, which means risk and reward go hand in hand as markets rise and fall. Here are 7 ways to deal with a volatile stock market.

Markets can be unpredictable, with ups and downs that can make even the most seasoned investors uneasy. But the good news? You don’t have to let market swings...

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National Volunteer Week is coming up April 20-26 and Thrivent is celebrating inspiring individuals! From now through April 26, you can nominate anyone—a friend, neighbor, colleague or fellow volunteer—to be a Generosity Hero. In fact, you can nominate them all! Both you and your nominee will be entered into a drawing. Winners will have the opportunity to select a Thrivent Choice®️ participating organization to receive a donation (up to $5,000) from Thrivent! To learn more or submit nominations: https://bit.ly/4jzZuF7

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National Volunteer Week is coming up April 20-26 and Thrivent is celebrating inspiring individuals! From now through April 26, you can nominate anyone—a friend, neighbor, colleague or fellow volunteer—to be a Generosity Hero. In fact, you can nominate them all! Both you and your nominee will be entered into a drawing. Winners will have the opportunity to select a Thrivent Choice®️ participating organization to receive a donation (up to $5,000) from Thrivent! To learn more or submit nominations: https://bit.ly/4jzZuF7

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Budgeting 101: Definition, purpose & types

Your budget should work for you, not against you. Align your spending, saving and giving with your values—without guilt or stress. Start building a budget that supports your goals today.

Setting a budget can be a powerful tool to help you align everyday money decisions with your values. It can help you spend, save, invest and give without much...

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Retirement savings by age: How much should you have?

Planning for retirement can seem like a long and complex journey. Knowing how much to save is a foundational piece of achieving your retirement goals—check out these planning milestones based on your age.

This series breaks down retirement savings by age, covering detailed guidelines on the best financial moves to make at every time of your life.

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Investing in volatile markets: Smart strategies for confident investing

Market volatility can be hard to predict and difficult to navigate. During these times, having the guidance of a qualified professional can make a difference. Let’s connect and make sure you have back-up plans for periods of economic growth and strain.

Markets can be unpredictable, with ups and downs that can make even the most seasoned investors uneasy. But the good news? You don’t have to let market swings...

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Market uncertainty: Tariffs and economic policy drive volatility

Uncertainty around economic and trade policies is weighing on confidence for both individuals and businesses. Read more from Thrivent's Chief Investment Strategist on current volatility and other market conditions.

It can be difficult for markets to assess the impact of tariffs because they can be added or removed quickly, and there isn’t always insight into what’s coming...

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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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