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How to Get the Most Out of Your IRA Contributions
How to Get the Most Out of Your IRA ContributionsIf you’re just getting around to contributing to an IRA for the 2025 tax year—or if you’re ahead of the game and making your 2026 contribution—here are four tips for getting the most from your contribution. 1. Decide whether to make traditional or Roth IRA contributions. 2. Make IRA contributions on behalf of the nonearning spouse. 3. Use new IRA contributions to address portfolio problem spots. 4. Take time to conduct IRA maintenance. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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Our View: 1st quarter 2026 outlook
Our View: 1st quarter 2026 outlookA look ahead: Q1 2026 outlook Our base case for 2026 is a supportive environment for equities and bonds, but surprises are almost always inevitable, and we are considering these known risks to our base case outlook.
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Thrivent investment leaders gathered on Jan. 13 to discuss their perspectives on the health of the markets and economy. Their conversation included a number of insights to help you navigate the shifting environment. Hear them review inflation, the labor market, AI and more: https://bit.ly/4sIMLFz
Quilt charts: Asset class, sector and fixed income performance past 10 years
Quilt charts: Asset class, sector and fixed income performance past 10 yearsHow have the various asset classes, sectors and fixed income investments performed over the past 10 years? Our “quilt charts” show the leaders, the losers and everything in between for each of the past 10 years. The charts may help you plan for diversification, since each investment category tends to vary in performance from year to year relative to other asset categories. Although diversification does not prevent losses, you may be able to help mitigate losses by diversifying across multiple types of investments.
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Building better money habits
Building better money habitsResolutions are easily abandoned. Habits, once formed, tend to stick with you. Consider the new year another opportunity to invest in the financial practices and routines that can move you toward your goals and support the people you love, one step at a time.
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There's still space available at our free Economic Update workshop on January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT. Join us and get Thrivent’s perspective on the economy and how it could affect your financial strategy. Register now: https://connect.thrivent.com/compass-group/events?event=99865 No products will be sold.
5 ways to start investing after college
5 ways to start investing after collegeGraduated and wondering what’s next for your money? Discover smart strategies to help turn your first paycheck into long-term wealth—because the best time to start investing is now.
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“I am not a businessman, I am an artist” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
“We don’t have to be smarter than the rest. We have to be more disciplined than the rest.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
“The most important investment you can make is in yourself.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
2025 Market Review: Stocks and bonds rise despite challenges
2025 Market Review: Stocks and bonds rise despite challengesDespite expectations for an average year and a surge in economic policy uncertainty, 2025 delivered strong returns across equity and fixed income markets.
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Thrivent Social Media Privacy Policy, Guidelines, Disclosures & Disclaimers
Thrivent Social Media Privacy Policy, Guidelines, Disclosures & Disclaimers“Do not save what is left after spending; instead spend what is left after saving.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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“Tell me who your heroes are and I’ll tell you how you’ll turn out to be.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s the difference?
Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s the difference?When saving for retirement, many people consider individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The two types of IRAs are traditional and Roth—the primary difference between them is how and when your money is taxed.
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Get the latest economic and market data at our free Economic Update workshop on January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT. Find out Thrivent’s perspective on the economy and how it could affect your financial strategy. Register now: https://connect.thrivent.com/compass-group/events?event=99865 No products will be sold.
“Games are won by players who focus on the playing field –- not by those whose eyes are glued to the scoreboard.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
“In the world of business, the people who are most successful are those who are doing what they love.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
“It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
“I treasure those extraordinary Berkshire managers who are working well past normal retirement age and who concomitantly are achieving results much superior to those of their younger competitors… It’s hard to teach a new dog old tricks.” -Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.