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Use your Thrivent membership benefits for your community! One of my clients partnered with staff from the Crookston Education Association (CEA) to help provide 80 bags of food for students to take home over the weekend. With so many families struggling with food insecurity right now, this was a huge win for their students! They used our Thrivent Action Team program to kick start the project with $250 of seed money. If you want to know about how you can become a Thrivent member and have access to generosity programs like this please reach out! Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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Use your Thrivent membership benefits for your community! One of my clients partnered with staff from the Crookston Education Association (CEA) to help provide 80 bags of food for students to take home over the weekend. With so many families struggling with food insecurity right now, this was a huge win for their students! They used our Thrivent Action Team program to kick start the project with $250 of seed money. If you want to know about how you can become a Thrivent member and have access to generosity programs like this please reach out! Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirement

The market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇

As you set out on your retirement journey, you want to make the most of your money and stay on the road to financial stability. That's why, if you have...

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Help your money last in retirement

A long life is a gift—let’s help make sure your finances can keep up. Start by building financial resilience against inflation, market swings, and rising health and care costs.

Discover how to help your savings go the distance, support your future health and care needs, and give you more freedom in retirement.

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Should you get life insurance in your 20s? 5 reasons to consider it

Life insurance may not be the first thing that comes to mind in your 20s. But did you know it can be more affordable when you’re younger and healthier?​ Here are some reasons to consider purchasing life insurance at an earlier age. ⬇️​ ​

When you have children or other dependents, the protection offered by life insurance can become a financial necessity. But that doesn't mean you have to put...

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What is the best way to save for retirement?

Even if retirement seems far off, it’s important to plan ahead. By understanding the sources of your future retirement income, you can see where you stand and work to fill gaps. Let's connect and review your retirement plan together.

Most people want to know the best way to save for retirement, thinking it's a simple, clear-cut answer. But there's no single way to ensure you have the right...

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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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Budgeting 101: Definition, purpose & types

Your budget should work for you, not against you. Align your spending, saving and giving with your values—without guilt or stress. Start building a budget that supports your goals today.

Setting a budget can be a powerful tool to help you align everyday money decisions with your values. It can help you spend, save, invest and give without much...

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Retirement savings by age: How much should you have?

Planning for retirement can seem like a long and complex journey. Knowing how much to save is a foundational piece of achieving your retirement goals—check out these planning milestones based on your age.

This series breaks down retirement savings by age, covering detailed guidelines on the best financial moves to make at every time of your life.

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Do you talk to your partner about finances regularly? Gabe and I got our Thrivent member magazine last night and one of the client stories was all about this. They also gave a list of these conversation starters. We talked through them while making dinner and I LOVED the question about if our spending was in line with our values as a couple. We even made some changes in our budget to realign with what's important to us. These conversations aren't always easy for couples. I challenge you to use this list to spark discussion with your partner this weekend. If you need a mediator to help get the ball rolling, let's set up a time to talk about how I help my clients have these fun and challenging conversations. Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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Do you talk to your partner about finances regularly? Gabe and I got our Thrivent member magazine last night and one of the client stories was all about this. They also gave a list of these conversation starters. We talked through them while making dinner and I LOVED the question about if our spending was in line with our values as a couple. We even made some changes in our budget to realign with what's important to us. These conversations aren't always easy for couples. I challenge you to use this list to spark discussion with your partner this weekend. If you need a mediator to help get the ball rolling, let's set up a time to talk about how I help my clients have these fun and challenging conversations. Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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8 ways to get serious about paying off student loan debt

Is paying off your student loans high up on your priority list? Here are ways to pay off your loans faster, while managing your other financial priorities. ⬇️

While the value of education is priceless, student loan debt you've accrued can follow you long into the future. If you're looking for ways to pay off your...

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