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What is a variable annuity & how does it work?

A variable annuity offers several key features: income in retirement, potential tax-deferred growth based on market performance, and—depending on the contract—potential to pass money on to your heirs. Check out this article for more information and let’s connect if you want to discuss how an annuity could help you reach your retirement goals.

As you approach retirement, your focus may shift from building up a nest egg to ensuring you have ongoing income to cover expenses. A variable annuity is...

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Thinking of selling your home and renting during retirement? Whether you’re nearing retirement or already there, here are a few pros and cons to consider before making the move. 🏠 Owning provides stability, but home maintenance and the rising cost of utilities and insurance can be challenging. 🔑 Renting may offer greater flexibility and fewer responsibilities, but rising rents and housing uncertainty may pose a risk. Weighing your options? Let’s connect. Together, we can evaluate your goals, finances and future plans and determine the best path forward for you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Thinking of selling your home and renting during retirement? Whether you’re nearing retirement or already there, here are a few pros and cons to consider before making the move. 🏠 Owning provides stability, but home maintenance and the rising cost of utilities and insurance can be challenging. 🔑 Renting may offer greater flexibility and fewer responsibilities, but rising rents and housing uncertainty may pose a risk. Weighing your options? Let’s connect. Together, we can evaluate your goals, finances and future plans and determine the best path forward for you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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While a bigger down payment can help you avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI) and significantly reduce your borrowing costs, coming up with 20% down is challenging for many first-time buyers—particularly in today’s housing market. If you’re ready to buy your first home, there are several ways to achieve this goal with little or no money down. Learn more about your options: https://bit.ly/4ezqnrC

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While a bigger down payment can help you avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI) and significantly reduce your borrowing costs, coming up with 20% down is challenging for many first-time buyers—particularly in today’s housing market. If you’re ready to buy your first home, there are several ways to achieve this goal with little or no money down. Learn more about your options: https://bit.ly/4ezqnrC

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Thrivent Market & Economic update

Thrivent’s investment leaders agree—the first half of 2025 was a little like a rollercoaster. Hear their thoughts for how shifting tariffs, policies and geopolitics may influence future volatility, inflation, interest rates and more.

Gain insights from Thrivent investment leaders on the latest economic trends and market performance.

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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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If you didn’t contribute to Social Security, there are still ways to help ensure you have enough to last you through retirement. Together, we can review your financial plan and discuss ways you can create additional income streams in retirement to supplement your savings.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If you didn’t contribute to Social Security, there are still ways to help ensure you have enough to last you through retirement. Together, we can review your financial plan and discuss ways you can create additional income streams in retirement to supplement your savings.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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2025 Midyear Market Outlook

Will market volatility continue into the second half of 2025? Thrivent leaders share thoughts on what may happen in the Midyear Market Outlook.

We don’t anticipate the market roller coaster will get less bumpy in the second half of 2025.

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With the average mortgage payment hovering higher than the cost of rent in many markets, first-time home buyers may wonder if it’s better to continue renting. Here’s what to consider: 🔑 Renting may be easier on your budget now—but the cost of rent will keep rising. 🏠 Buying costs more upfront, but offers payment stability and the chance to build equity over time. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial choices you’ll make. Let’s connect and explore what’s right for you—whether that’s buying now or preparing for later. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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With the average mortgage payment hovering higher than the cost of rent in many markets, first-time home buyers may wonder if it’s better to continue renting. Here’s what to consider: 🔑 Renting may be easier on your budget now—but the cost of rent will keep rising. 🏠 Buying costs more upfront, but offers payment stability and the chance to build equity over time. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial choices you’ll make. Let’s connect and explore what’s right for you—whether that’s buying now or preparing for later. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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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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Disability income insurance replaces a portion of your income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury—helping you maintain financial stability during challenging times. Interested in learning more about coverage options? Let's talk. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Disability income insurance replaces a portion of your income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury—helping you maintain financial stability during challenging times. Interested in learning more about coverage options? Let's talk. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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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Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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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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