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Investing basics: The complete guide for beginners
Investing basics: The complete guide for beginnersInvesting may seem complex, but learning the basics can help prepare you to take the next step. From terminology 101 to learning how to assess your risk tolerance, this guide will help give you a foundational understanding of investing.​ If you’d like to align your investments with your financial goals, let’s set up a meeting.
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If you’re relatively new to investing, understanding the basics of how realized gains and losses are taxed can help you make smarter decisions. These 4 rules are a great place to start. 📌 For more, check out this guide: https://bit.ly/4p4h9Hn
Christmas and debt: 6 tips to quickly pay down holiday debt
Christmas and debt: 6 tips to quickly pay down holiday debtHoliday debt got you down?  ➡️ Shift your new year's focus to finding your way out of it.
Tax tips & pitfalls: What to know to maximize your money
Tax tips & pitfalls: What to know to maximize your moneyLooking for ways to optimize your income taxes year-round and helpful tips for navigating tax season? From leveraging charitable contributions to common tax errors to avoid, take a look at this helpful guide. ⤵️
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Looking for ways to be more tax-efficient? Simple steps like maximizing retirement savings, using tax-advantaged accounts and giving with intention can be a great place to start. If you’d like to explore how these strategies might fit into your financial plan, let’s connect. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
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As your career grows and life becomes more complex, your financial plan should focus on more than just saving and investing. Understanding how taxes affect your long-term goals is an important step that can help keep more of your hard-earned money working for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45coYDA If you’d like help finding opportunities to build more tax efficiency into your overall financial plan, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Taxes play a big role in how far your money can go in retirement. Whether you’re early in your savings journey or approaching retirement, Thrivent's comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials in simple terms, from how different accounts are taxed to strategies for creating tax-efficient income. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MybMCS Still have questions? Let’s schedule time to review your financial plan through a tax-smart lens.
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Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money. 🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.
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Scammers have evolved their tactics, and their schemes have become more convincing and a lot harder to recognize. That’s why awareness matters. Protect yourself by staying up to date on the latest scams: https://bit.ly/492hx4g
December 2025 Market Update: Stock volatility returns
December 2025 Market Update: Stock volatility returnsFrom slowing manufacturing to resilient corporate earnings, December brings mixed signals for the economy. Explore what these trends mean for your portfolio and the year ahead in Thrivent's December Market Update.
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The future may be full of unknowns—but one thing you can prepare for is how you’ll handle long-term care if or when the need arises. Planning for extended care today gives you more choices tomorrow. It helps protect your finances and independence—while allowing your loved ones to remain care managers, not full-time caregivers. ➡️ If you have any questions or would like to explore your options, let’s schedule time to discuss. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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Are you just starting to save for retirement or are nearing retirement age? This guide will help you understand how to manage your retirement income in a tax-efficient manner, so you can make the most out of your hard-earned savings. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i6KNd7
7 ways to help reduce your taxable income
7 ways to help reduce your taxable incomeSeeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️​
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impact
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impactThere are ways you can help maximize tax benefits when giving. Learn more about different charitable giving strategies and their tax advantages.
Investing in volatile markets: Smart strategies for confident investing
Investing in volatile markets: Smart strategies for confident investingMarket 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.
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AM Best has affirmed Thrivent's A++ (Superior) rating with stable outlook for 2025! 🌟 This demonstrates our continued financial strength and stability and commitment to serving 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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It’s hard to believe the year is already winding down! While shopping, baking and holiday gatherings may be at the top of your to-do list, don’t forget to carve out time for a year-end financial checkup. Taking these 6 steps now can help you minimize your taxes, strengthen your savings and start the new year on solid footing. 👉 If you’d like personalized guidance, let’s connect. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
6 year-end financial tasks
6 year-end financial tasksThe hustle and bustle of the holiday season can distract us from other action items on our checklist. End the year on a strong note by refocusing on your finances. Take a look at these tasks to complete before Dec. 31.
Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirement
Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirementThe market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇
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With interest rates expected to continue shifting, now is a smart time to revisit your cash savings. By planning ahead, we can explore timely strategies designed to help keep your cash productive and aligned with your needs. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.