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August 2024 Market Update: Volatility surges

Learn why Thrivent Asset Management expects market volatility will continue through the remainder of the year in the August 2024 Market Update.

A market correction in the current environment is reasonable and healthy, but we are closely watching recent volatility....

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Looking for ways to cut down costs? Consider exploring a different service provider—you could potentially be paying more for the same offerings that cost less somewhere else. Keep an eye out for cancellation fees, before committing to something new.

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Looking for ways to cut down costs? Consider exploring a different service provider—you could potentially be paying more for the same offerings that cost less somewhere else. Keep an eye out for cancellation fees, before committing to something new.

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1st Quarter 2023 Market Review: Tech shines, Financials falter, as Fed hikes rattle banks

Despite nagging inflation and the Fed’s monetary tightening efforts, stocks performed well in the first quarter both in the U.S. and globally – led by a tech rally. Bring yourself up to date on all the key economic and market developments in the 1st Quarter 2023 Market Review.

After a steep 28.19% drop in 2022, the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500 was up 21.82% in the 1st quarter, as investors migrated to stocks they...

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2nd Quarter 2023 Market Outlook: Banking turbulence impacts the Fed’s glide path

The Fed’s fight against inflation became a little more difficult as a result of the recent banking crisis, but income investors still have improved options in the bond market. For a rundown of expectations for the stock and bond markets and the economy, see Thrivent's 2nd Quarter Market Outlook.

During the first few months of 2023, investors remained laser-focused on the persistent interconnected themes of inflation, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) ongoing...

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Proud Supporters of Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup Gigharborpaddlerscup.com See you April 29th and 30th For more information visit Thrivent.com/social

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Do you tend to wait until the last minute to file your tax returns? Here are some reasons you should file earlier: 1) Protect your tax refund from falling into the hands of a tax return fraudster 2) Book an appointment more easily with a tax professional (they get busier as Tax Day approaches) 3) If you owe any money to the IRS, you have more time to prepare the payment before the deadline

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Do you tend to wait until the last minute to file your tax returns? Here are some reasons you should file earlier: 1) Protect your tax refund from falling into the hands of a tax return fraudster 2) Book an appointment more easily with a tax professional (they get busier as Tax Day approaches) 3) If you owe any money to the IRS, you have more time to prepare the payment before the deadline

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Bring your retirement into focus

True, you can't control how markets behave. But don't let that stop you from taking charge of your retirement savings strategy. Explore opportunities to help keep your retirement goals within reach.

Take charge of the things you can control—like a retirement savings strategy that supports your big-picture goals.

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Wishing you a holy and reflective Ash Wednesday. “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” –Genesis 2:7

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Wishing you a holy and reflective Ash Wednesday. “Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” –Genesis 2:7

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Ready, set, retire: Thrivent looks at retirement readiness

Whether your retirement savings are on track or behind schedule, these 6 steps can help boost your retirement readiness in 2023 and beyond.

Anxious about having enough for retirement? You're not alone. According to Thrivent's 2022 Retirement Readiness Survey*, most Americans have mixed feelings...

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When should you get life insurance?

Not sure when you should get life insurance? Here are different factors to consider that will help you decide when to take the next step. #LIAM22

When should you get life insurance? For many people, life insurance doesn't seem necessary until they reach a certain age, get married, or have children...

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