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Is it time to start taking your required minimum distributions? Reach out to learn more about RMDs and how they may impact your retirement goals. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Is it time to start taking your required minimum distributions? Reach out to learn more about RMDs and how they may impact your retirement goals. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Can you claim early Social Security benefits? Reach out to learn more about taking Social Security benefits at age 62. Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Can you claim early Social Security benefits? Reach out to learn more about taking Social Security benefits at age 62. Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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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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Super excited to hang out with some awesome families this morning at Pioneer Bakery in Kirkwood. Melissa Walaitis, a certified special needs travel agent will be our featured guest from 10-11, but come anytime from 9-12 for a delicious meal!

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Super excited to hang out with some awesome families this morning at Pioneer Bakery in Kirkwood. Melissa Walaitis, a certified special needs travel agent will be our featured guest from 10-11, but come anytime from 9-12 for a delicious meal!

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"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4

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"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4

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Need help planning your dream vacation? Here’s your chance to meet Melissa Walaitis from Mouse Bound Vacations! (About Us - Mouse Bound Vacations) She is an expert on planning vacations for families with special needs who desire a more tailored experience. She is a certified special needs travel agent and a certified autism travel agent. She will be our featured guest speaker at February’s monthly brunch at Pioneer Bakery in Kirkwood from 10:00-11:00 AM. Your family’s dream vacation awaits you! Mouse Bound Vacations is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. No products will be sold.

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Need help planning your dream vacation? Here’s your chance to meet Melissa Walaitis from Mouse Bound Vacations! (About Us - Mouse Bound Vacations) She is an expert on planning vacations for families with special needs who desire a more tailored experience. She is a certified special needs travel agent and a certified autism travel agent. She will be our featured guest speaker at February’s monthly brunch at Pioneer Bakery in Kirkwood from 10:00-11:00 AM. Your family’s dream vacation awaits you! Mouse Bound Vacations is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. No products will be sold.

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As you help your child prepare for college, make sure to add the FAFSA to your to-do list. By submitting the application, you can help maximize the financial aid support and avoid surprises. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gkcb54

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As you help your child prepare for college, make sure to add the FAFSA to your to-do list. By submitting the application, you can help maximize the financial aid support and avoid surprises. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gkcb54

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2024 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

It may be 2025, but you still have time to maximize your savings for the 2024 tax year. Explore how contributing to an IRA can help boost your retirement savings and find answers to the most common IRA questions.

The calendar has officially flipped to 2025, but you can still contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2024 tax year.

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Snowball method - Pay off smallest debt first. Quick wins, big motivation. Avalanche method - Pay off highest-interest debt first. Save more long-term. Which debt repayment method appeals to you? Here to talk through your options and find a debt escape plan that works for you.

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Snowball method - Pay off smallest debt first. Quick wins, big motivation. Avalanche method - Pay off highest-interest debt first. Save more long-term. Which debt repayment method appeals to you? Here to talk through your options and find a debt escape plan that works for you.

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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 professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial 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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