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Basics of a financial plan: What it is & getting started

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. I can help you get started by providing insight on three important steps to establishing a financial plan. 1. Identify where you are. 2. Define financial success so you can outline your goals. 3. Uncover some events that might move you further away from your goals. Learn more about what makes up a solid financial plan and the process for creating your own. Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

People often talk about financial plans when discussing their money and savings goals. But exactly what is a financial plan?

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Risks and habits that can derail your financial plan

Is your future protected from the unexpected? Here are 5 uncertainties to plan for to keep your goals on track.

Help avoid common pitfalls and safeguard your finances for when life doesn't go as expected.

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Do you need disability insurance?

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.

Most of us understand the need for insurance for our health, home and car. But what about insurance if injury or illness would take away your ability to bring...

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Market volatility & your investments: What you need to know

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.

Market volatility is a natural part of investing, which means that risk and reward go hand in hand as markets rise and fall. With many dramatic fluctuations in...

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Income Match Assessment | Thrivent

When it comes to spending your hard-earned dollars in retirement, are you a Protector, Optimizer or Explorer? Take this short quiz to find out.

This IncomeMatch fact finder is a starting point to help you develop a tailored retirement income approach that is right for your risk tolerance level.

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Preparing for retirement checklist: Are you retirement ready?

Retirement planning can feel like a lot. Here’s a simple checklist to help you get started. 👇

Reaching an age and financial position where retirement may be possible is a blessing. You know you have important decisions to make in the years and months...

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Long-term care: Your questions answered

Long-term care is often a misunderstood concept. Check out these frequently asked questions and reach out if you would like to discuss further. THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS, Appleton, WI. If requested, a licensed insurance agent/producer may contact you and financial solutions, including insurance may be solicited. Long-term care policies have exclusions, limitations, and terms under which benefits may be reduced, or the contract may be discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, contact your licensed insurance agent/producer. ICC22 31201A Applies only in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.

It’s understandable to have questions about long-term care. Let’s start by defining what long-term care is. Long-term care is defined as assistance with the...

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Estate planning guide: Essential documents & checklist

Discover some estate planning essentials in this article. Then let's talk through any questions you have.

What do you want to leave behind when you pass away? You want to know your loved ones are taken care of, and that all you've accumulated throughout your life...

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Download a complimentary copy of Thrivent's digital Will & Estate Planning Guide today. This workbook-style guide walks you through the 4 essential tools of estate planning. Complete this guide and let's connect to discuss your overall financial plan. Get started today and give your loved ones the gift of estate planning 🎁: https://bit.ly/460TTjT See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Download a complimentary copy of Thrivent's digital Will & Estate Planning Guide today. This workbook-style guide walks you through the 4 essential tools of estate planning. Complete this guide and let's connect to discuss your overall financial plan. Get started today and give your loved ones the gift of estate planning 🎁: https://bit.ly/460TTjT See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Big news! AM Best has reaffirmed Thrivent's A++ (Superior) rating for 2024! 🌟 This demonstrates our continued strength and stability and commitment to serve our clients for generations to come. Rating is based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability and does not apply to investment product performance.

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Big news! AM Best has reaffirmed Thrivent's A++ (Superior) rating for 2024! 🌟 This demonstrates our continued strength and stability and commitment to serve our clients for generations to come. Rating is based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability and does not apply to investment product performance.

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.

Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. thrivent.com/privacy-and-security/disclosures.

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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