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5 Money Questions Every Couple Should Ask—Especially Before Valentine’s DayWhat if Valentine’s Day week wasn’t just about flowers and dinner reservations? What if you did something that really shows you care: Have a possibly uncomfortable conversation about money. You may not agree on everything, but the conversation will help each of you understand what your partner really wants and clarify what a shared future might look like. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Making sense of rollovers and transfersWhen you change jobs or decide to retire, it’s important to consider what you are going to do with your employee retirement account at your former employer.

February 2026 Market Update: Stocks rose and broadenedResilient economic data, broadening market strength and improving bond conditions set an encouraging tone for investors in January’s dynamic market landscape.

The cost of cash: Where to invest when interest rates shiftWhether you’re saving for something big, looking to generate a steady income, or seeking flexible access to your cash, there are smart ways to keep your money productive and there for you when you need it—regardless of shifting interest rates. Explore your options below and let’s connect to keep your goals on track as interest rates change.

Minnesota Companies Mobilize $3.5 Million For Immediate Small Business SupportThe Minneapolis Foundation announced the activation of a new, responsive fund to focus on meeting the urgent needs of small businesses in their community right now. Thrivent is joining with other Minnesota companies to donate funds to support small businesses who are hurting. Thrivent contributed $200,000 to the Fund, helping small local businesses hit hardest by ongoing disruptions. This $3.5M fund (including donations from 25+ companies) delivers immediate, practical support—keeping staff employed and doors open. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Thrivent Choice®️This is a friendly reminder to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars®️ before they expire on 03/31/2026! Don’t miss your chance to make a positive impact by supporting the causes you care about. Log in to your Thrivent account today and choose where your Choice Dollars will go.

How to invest and save for your child’s futureIt’s never too early to begin investing for your child’s future. Whether you have a new baby or a toddler running around the house, it’s worth coming up with a plan. Even if you only put away a small amount each month, every bit can make a big difference later when your child is ready to be an independent adult.

The risk of avoiding riskAs an investor, you will probably face risk. Even if you don’t invest at all and simply hold onto your cash, you still face inflation risk—the risk that the rising cost of living through inflation will dilute your buying power.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

“I am not a businessman, I am an artist” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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“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.

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“The most important investment you can make is in yourself.” ― Warren Buffett See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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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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