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Retiring soon? Wondering what to do with your IRA or 401k? I can assist - contact Marcia with Gathering Waters Financial Group to hear how I can help you move forward.

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Retiring soon? Wondering what to do with your IRA or 401k? I can assist - contact Marcia with Gathering Waters Financial Group to hear how I can help you move forward.

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Sweet. Crisp. Tart. Delicious. What describes your financial situation? Reach out to Gathering Waters Financial Group, we’ll work to describe your monetary circumstance and plan from your core forward. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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Sweet. Crisp. Tart. Delicious. What describes your financial situation? Reach out to Gathering Waters Financial Group, we’ll work to describe your monetary circumstance and plan from your core forward. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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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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In regard to retirement planning, are you ahead of the front or behind? Marcia with Gathering Waters Financial Group can assist in either case. Contact her to find out how. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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In regard to retirement planning, are you ahead of the front or behind? Marcia with Gathering Waters Financial Group can assist in either case. Contact her to find out how. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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The transition from being your parents’ child to being their protector isn’t easy—but having open conversations is essential. Understanding their wishes and knowing where key estate planning documents are kept can make all the difference when it matters most. Here’s how to approach these conversations with empathy and clarity. ⬇️ see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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The transition from being your parents’ child to being their protector isn’t easy—but having open conversations is essential. Understanding their wishes and knowing where key estate planning documents are kept can make all the difference when it matters most. Here’s how to approach these conversations with empathy and clarity. ⬇️ see thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If you have questions that are financial in nature, Gathering Waters Financial Group can be your guide. No matter your route, it’s the way you hike the trail that counts! Contact Marcia when you're ready to move forward. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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If you have questions that are financial in nature, Gathering Waters Financial Group can be your guide. No matter your route, it’s the way you hike the trail that counts! Contact Marcia when you're ready to move forward. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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The choices you make during open enrollment can have a big impact on your financial goals for 2026 and beyond. Discover how to navigate open enrollment with confidence: http://bit.ly/4o0ESIt

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The choices you make during open enrollment can have a big impact on your financial goals for 2026 and beyond. Discover how to navigate open enrollment with confidence: http://bit.ly/4o0ESIt

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If your financial outlook seems a bit rough and prickly, let us work to find a path that eases the way. Contact Gathering Waters Financial Group to provide assistance with goals and retirement planning. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If your financial outlook seems a bit rough and prickly, let us work to find a path that eases the way. Contact Gathering Waters Financial Group to provide assistance with goals and retirement planning. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Are you and your partner on the same page about your finances? Having a clear understanding of each other’s financial perspectives and goals can bring you closer as a couple. Here are tips for starting those conversations: https://bit.ly/4iAWWph

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Are you and your partner on the same page about your finances? Having a clear understanding of each other’s financial perspectives and goals can bring you closer as a couple. Here are tips for starting those conversations: https://bit.ly/4iAWWph

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The sun rises and opportunity comes with each new day. Contact Marcia with Gathering Waters Financial Group to see how we may work together: today, tomorrow and beyond. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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The sun rises and opportunity comes with each new day. Contact Marcia with Gathering Waters Financial Group to see how we may work together: today, tomorrow and beyond. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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