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Beneficiary designations are a simple yet powerful way to ensure your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. If you've experienced a major life event—or if it's just been a while—reviewing your beneficiary designations is a smart move. Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/48nJtQr 👉 If you have questions or need help updating your designations, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Beneficiary designations are a simple yet powerful way to ensure your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. If you've experienced a major life event—or if it's just been a while—reviewing your beneficiary designations is a smart move. Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/48nJtQr 👉 If you have questions or need help updating your designations, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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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.

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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.

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November 2025 Market Update: Less data, lower rates, strong stocks

October closed strong, and November is shaping up to be pivotal. AI-driven sectors continue to lead, while Fed rate cuts signal cautious optimism. Want to know what this means for portfolios? Dive into Thrivent's November Market Update for actionable insights.

Recent U.S. Federal Reserve actions, stock market gains and bond yield movements could impact investor strategies.

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When you're in your 20s or 30s, estate planning might not be top of mind—but it should be. For younger adults, it’s less about passing on wealth and more about ensuring someone you trust can step in and make critical healthcare or financial decisions on your behalf. Learn more about the key documents that can help: https://bit.ly/42xHjda

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When you're in your 20s or 30s, estate planning might not be top of mind—but it should be. For younger adults, it’s less about passing on wealth and more about ensuring someone you trust can step in and make critical healthcare or financial decisions on your behalf. Learn more about the key documents that can help: https://bit.ly/42xHjda

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How to offset inflation's impact on your retirement savings

Inflation can sneak up fast, affecting how far your money can go each day. Many people are already feeling the impact of higher prices. Learn how to prepare and take steps to help your money stretch further in retirement. 👇

Worried your retirement investments and accounts won't keep up with inflation? Get tips—including steps on how to hedge your investments—to help offset its...

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2026 Social Security COLA increase: What future retirees should know

You may have heard that the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. Here’s a little more on what that means.

As retirement approaches, many Americans are navigating a landscape that feels uncertain. Rising costs, shifting markets and questions about long-term...

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A few other truths about life insurance: - It can be more affordable than a lot of people think. - Your work policy probably isn’t enough on its own. - Some types offer other benefits and tax advantages. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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A few other truths about life insurance: - It can be more affordable than a lot of people think. - Your work policy probably isn’t enough on its own. - Some types offer other benefits and tax advantages. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If giving is part of how you live your values, new tax rules taking effect in 2026 could help your generosity go even further, but planning ahead is key. Various strategies may help preserve valuable tax benefits while continuing to create meaningful impact year after year. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss what these changes could mean for your giving strategy. And if you don't have one yet, we can develop a strategy that maximizes your impact while minimizing your tax liability. 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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If giving is part of how you live your values, new tax rules taking effect in 2026 could help your generosity go even further, but planning ahead is key. Various strategies may help preserve valuable tax benefits while continuing to create meaningful impact year after year. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss what these changes could mean for your giving strategy. And if you don't have one yet, we can develop a strategy that maximizes your impact while minimizing your tax liability. 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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For blended families, the estate planning process can be more complex—and emotional. But it’s also one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you love. Clear intentions today can help protect against conflict tomorrow. These tips can help you navigate the process: https://bit.ly/3VZ63av

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For blended families, the estate planning process can be more complex—and emotional. But it’s also one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you love. Clear intentions today can help protect against conflict tomorrow. These tips can help you navigate the process: https://bit.ly/3VZ63av

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Here's a cheat sheet with some common terms you might encounter during open enrollment. Keep it handy as you make your benefit decisions.

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Here's a cheat sheet with some common terms you might encounter during open enrollment. Keep it handy as you make your benefit decisions.

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

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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For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations

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