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Roth IRA alternatives when you make too much—with examples

Roth IRAs offer significant tax advantages and other benefits for retirement savings. However, income limits can prevent high earners from funding them directly. Know your options to maximize your money.

Roth IRAs offer significant tax advantages and other benefits for retirement savings. However, income limits can prevent high earners from funding them...

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American workers expect to need an average $1.28 million set aside to retire comfortably. However, only 30% of workers say they anticipate having $1 million or more by the time they retire. About 48% expect to have less than $500,000, and 26% expect to have less than $250,000. (Source: CNBC and Schroders)

American workers expect to need an average $1.28 million set aside to retire comfortably. However, only 30% of workers say they anticipate having $1 million or more by the time they retire. About 48% expect to have less than $500,000, and 26% expect to have less than $250,000. (Source: CNBC and Schroders)

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Our View: 3rd quarter 2025 outlook

As we look ahead to the second half of 2025, we see a path for volatility to subside but prefer to expect the unexpected and maintain a cautious stance around our longer-term positive view.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management’s view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the third quarter of 2025.

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How to choose a 529 plan

If you’re thinking of helping your children or grandchildren with education expenses, a 529 plan may be an option worth considering.

If you’re thinking of helping your children or grandchildren with education expenses, a 529 plan may be an option worth considering.

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In 2024, health care was the largest employer of any economic sector in 38 out of 50 states, while manufacturing was the dominant sector in just six states. In 1990, the manufacturing sector was the dominant employer in 35 states and health care wasn’t the top employer in any state. (Source: New York Times)

In 2024, health care was the largest employer of any economic sector in 38 out of 50 states, while manufacturing was the dominant sector in just six states. In 1990, the manufacturing sector was the dominant employer in 35 states and health care wasn’t the top employer in any state. (Source: New York Times)

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2nd Quarter 2025 Market Review: Stocks plummeted and rebounded

The bumpy ride continues for markets and investors as economic data keeps volatility elevated.

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July 2025 Thrivent market & economic update

Thrivent’s investment leaders agree—the first half of 2025 was a little like a rollercoaster. Hear their thoughts for how shifting tariffs, policies and geopolitics may influence future volatility, inflation, interest rates and more.

Thrivent’s investment leaders agree—the first half of 2025 was a little like a rollercoaster. Hear their predictions for how shifting tariffs, policies and...

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2025 Midyear Market Outlook

Recent volatility may be the new normal. Given the numerous uncertainties that stock and bond markets face today, including an unclear trade policy, a particularly cloudy outlook for inflation and the effects of ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, it seems reasonable to expect sustained volatility to become the new normal.

We don’t anticipate the market roller coaster will get less bumpy in the second half of 2025.

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Sparks: 8 reasons to consider buying life insurance & more

Life insurance helps provide financial stability for you and your loved ones. Here are eight ways it can do that.

Life insurance helps provide financial stability for you and your loved ones. Here are eight ways it can do that.

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Managing money—together

Talking about money with your partner isn’t always easy—and it doesn’t come with a map. This article offers relatable insights and expert guidance to help couples break through the confusion.

How to talk with your partner about finances at any stage of your...

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