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March 2025 Market Update: Volatility returns

The early economic data for 2025 has shown volatility. Thrivent Asset Management discusses how this changes our outlook in the March Market Update.

Economic data released in early 2025 shows the economy is slowing at a greater-than-expected rate.

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Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th year in a row. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/43B6P2o

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Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th year in a row. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/43B6P2o

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10 Ways to Refine Your Financial Plan for a More Secure Future

The early part of a new year offers an opportunity for reflection — a chance to pause, assess where we’ve been and determine where we’re headed. It can also be an ideal time to adjust your financial strategy, so your wealth continues to serve your broader life goals. For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

Significant benefits throughout the rest of the year can be had if you take some time now to revisit your financial plan and adjust accordingly.

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Take Action: Designate 2024 Thrivent Choice Dollars®️ before they expire! Eligible Thrivent members have until March 31, 2025, to allocate Thrivent Choice funds to a charity or a cause of your choice. Help the Thrivent office of Leah Joyce and Eckhart Financial Group ensure that no dollar goes undirected! March 10, 2025: $8,268 - Direct Now! Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice." For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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Take Action: Designate 2024 Thrivent Choice Dollars®️ before they expire! Eligible Thrivent members have until March 31, 2025, to allocate Thrivent Choice funds to a charity or a cause of your choice. Help the Thrivent office of Leah Joyce and Eckhart Financial Group ensure that no dollar goes undirected! March 10, 2025: $8,268 - Direct Now! Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice." For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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Spring is near! Daylight saving time begins overnight at 2:00 a.m., when clocks 'spring forward' one hour. An important safety habit is marking the time change by replacing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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Spring is near! Daylight saving time begins overnight at 2:00 a.m., when clocks 'spring forward' one hour. An important safety habit is marking the time change by replacing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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"When you understand that your self-worth is not determined by your net-worth, then you'll have financial freedom." #FinancialFriday

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"When you understand that your self-worth is not determined by your net-worth, then you'll have financial freedom." #FinancialFriday

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Empowering Widows: Five Goals for Financial Security in 2025

Moving forward financially on one's own requires patience and grace – and is best done by breaking larger financial actions into smaller steps. For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

Tackling these strategies one at a time, whether it's updating estate planning or reassessing investments, can help put you on track for financial stability.

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Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. CT & Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. CT Register today: https://bit.ly/KeepingTheTaxManAway If you file taxes and forget about it, you could be missing out. Managing your tax bracket now can help minimize what you pay in retirement. If taxes are a topic you avoid, this event is for you. It's common to think you'll pay less taxes in retirement because you're earning less -- but not without planning. Learn to avoid tax "gotchas" at Keeping the Tax Man Away with Debbie Taylor, founder, and lead wealth advisor with Taylor Financial Group. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see Thrivent.com/social. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. 6037805.1

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Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. CT & Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. CT Register today: https://bit.ly/KeepingTheTaxManAway If you file taxes and forget about it, you could be missing out. Managing your tax bracket now can help minimize what you pay in retirement. If taxes are a topic you avoid, this event is for you. It's common to think you'll pay less taxes in retirement because you're earning less -- but not without planning. Learn to avoid tax "gotchas" at Keeping the Tax Man Away with Debbie Taylor, founder, and lead wealth advisor with Taylor Financial Group. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see Thrivent.com/social. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. 6037805.1

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Only one month remaining to designate 2024 Thrivent Choice Dollars®️! Eligible Thrivent members have until March 31, 2025, to allocate Thrivent Choice funds to a charity or a cause of your choice. Help the Thrivent office of Leah Joyce and Eckhart Financial Group ensure that no dollar goes undirected! March 3, 2025: $9,379 - Direct Now! Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice." For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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Only one month remaining to designate 2024 Thrivent Choice Dollars®️! Eligible Thrivent members have until March 31, 2025, to allocate Thrivent Choice funds to a charity or a cause of your choice. Help the Thrivent office of Leah Joyce and Eckhart Financial Group ensure that no dollar goes undirected! March 3, 2025: $9,379 - Direct Now! Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice." For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

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🎉 One Year in Our New Home! 🎉 Time flies when you're building something great! This month marks one year since we moved into our new location at 506 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, IL—conveniently located at the corner of Vandalia and E. Wickliffe Avenue. From adding new signage to surviving two snowstorms, we’ve truly made this space our home, and we’re proud to be a visible part of the Collinsville community. At Eckhardt Financial Group, our mission is to provide the highest quality financial advice—helping clients protect their loved ones and create a plan for the retirement they deserve. We’re also proud to share our space with Legacy Health Insurance, an independent insurance company that provides access to top-rated health plans and specializes in Medicare, group health, and individual healthcare solutions. We look forward to growing with this community, continuing to serve, and making a lasting impact. And stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more soon about what you can expect when you visit us! 📍 Have you visited us yet? Stop by and say hello! #OneYearHome #CollinsvilleCommunity #FinancialPlanning #EckhardtFinancialGroup” Legacy Health Insurance LLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. See Thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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🎉 One Year in Our New Home! 🎉 Time flies when you're building something great! This month marks one year since we moved into our new location at 506 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, IL—conveniently located at the corner of Vandalia and E. Wickliffe Avenue. From adding new signage to surviving two snowstorms, we’ve truly made this space our home, and we’re proud to be a visible part of the Collinsville community. At Eckhardt Financial Group, our mission is to provide the highest quality financial advice—helping clients protect their loved ones and create a plan for the retirement they deserve. We’re also proud to share our space with Legacy Health Insurance, an independent insurance company that provides access to top-rated health plans and specializes in Medicare, group health, and individual healthcare solutions. We look forward to growing with this community, continuing to serve, and making a lasting impact. And stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more soon about what you can expect when you visit us! 📍 Have you visited us yet? Stop by and say hello! #OneYearHome #CollinsvilleCommunity #FinancialPlanning #EckhardtFinancialGroup” Legacy Health Insurance LLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent. See Thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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