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📣 Join Us for an Exclusive Educational Event! Ryan and I still have a few seats available for our upcoming session, "Financial Strategies for Business Owners." It's happening on Wednesday, July 16th, at Doosky's at the Brookside Golf Course in Kingsley, Iowa. 🍕 Enjoy complimentary pizza and beverages while gaining valuable insights to help strengthen your business’s financial future. 📞 Reserve your spot today by calling 712-378-8505 or emailing kevin.schaeuble@thrivent.com.

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📣 Join Us for an Exclusive Educational Event! Ryan and I still have a few seats available for our upcoming session, "Financial Strategies for Business Owners." It's happening on Wednesday, July 16th, at Doosky's at the Brookside Golf Course in Kingsley, Iowa. 🍕 Enjoy complimentary pizza and beverages while gaining valuable insights to help strengthen your business’s financial future. 📞 Reserve your spot today by calling 712-378-8505 or emailing kevin.schaeuble@thrivent.com.

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Thrivent is partnering with three organizations providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery support in Texas. When you make a donation through the online giving platform, Thrivent will add $1 to every $2 donated. Thrivent also pays the processing fees so 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. To help today 👉 https://bit.ly/3U57K56

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Thrivent is partnering with three organizations providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery support in Texas. When you make a donation through the online giving platform, Thrivent will add $1 to every $2 donated. Thrivent also pays the processing fees so 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. To help today 👉 https://bit.ly/3U57K56

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Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)

Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration.​ Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying...

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Pros & cons of paying off your mortgage before you retire

If you’re nearing retirement with a mortgage in tow, you’re not alone. But should you pay it off before you retire? While being debt-free can offer a sense of reassurance, in some cases, keeping your mortgage might actually be beneficial. Explore the pros and cons of having a mortgage during retirement.

If you bought or refinanced your home when you were in your mid-30s or older, you may find yourself headed into retirement with a mortgage in tow. You may have...

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What’s next for your career? At Thrivent, financial advisors start their careers with purpose and direction. You’ll be rewarded financially and professionally, while helping others reach their goals.​ Explore a career where you can grow, give back, and feel proud of the work you do: thriventcareers.com/44HE19h

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What’s next for your career? At Thrivent, financial advisors start their careers with purpose and direction. You’ll be rewarded financially and professionally, while helping others reach their goals.​ Explore a career where you can grow, give back, and feel proud of the work you do: thriventcareers.com/44HE19h

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"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33

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"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33

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There are several options for giving wealth beyond the cash in your bank account to amplify your impact and create the change that matters most to you—including giving noncash assets. These range from public or private stock, real estate, life insurance and more. Want to explore options for giving beyond the cash in your bank account? Let’s connect! See thriventcharitable.com/social and thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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There are several options for giving wealth beyond the cash in your bank account to amplify your impact and create the change that matters most to you—including giving noncash assets. These range from public or private stock, real estate, life insurance and more. Want to explore options for giving beyond the cash in your bank account? Let’s connect! See thriventcharitable.com/social and thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Gifting money and assets to your grandchildren requires careful planning. Learn more about tax implications, gifting limitations and other considerations when it comes to gifting to grandchildren: https://bit.ly/4ddhWlb

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Gifting money and assets to your grandchildren requires careful planning. Learn more about tax implications, gifting limitations and other considerations when it comes to gifting to grandchildren: https://bit.ly/4ddhWlb

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"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31

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"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31

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5 simple retirement planning questions to ask yourself

Living your best life post-retirement requires planning. Are you on track? Check-in with yourself using these questions. ⬇️

Your retirement years can be some of the best of your life, but reaching your financial and lifestyle goals requires planning. Here are five questions to help...

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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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Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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