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Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)

Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration.​ Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying...

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It's Mike's birthday today! Help us wish him a very happy birthday!

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It's Mike's birthday today! Help us wish him a very happy birthday!

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Tax season is here! Check out these quick tips on how you can best prepare.

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Tax season is here! Check out these quick tips on how you can best prepare.

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Retirement savings by age: What's average & what's recommended

Curious if your retirement savings are on track? Averages can be helpful, but they’re not the whole story. See where you stand and explore tips for retirement savings by age. 👇

Wondering if your retirement savings are on track? Learn how much people have saved by age on average and what those numbers can—and can't—tell you...

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Lee and his daughter, Lola, are having fun in the snow! It's hard to believe it's almost spring!

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Lee and his daughter, Lola, are having fun in the snow! It's hard to believe it's almost spring!

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We still have spots available for our event on Saturday, March 14th - Muskego Feeds at Lakepoint Church! This annual event is an incredible time for the community to get together and pack meals for hungry people around the world. This year we're filling a full semi-truck shipping container with the help of awesome volunteers like you! Interested in joining us? We are hosting an hour timeslot starting at 11:30am. Come pack some food and enjoy some light refreshments with us! Bring a family member or friend. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/475kFLg No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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We still have spots available for our event on Saturday, March 14th - Muskego Feeds at Lakepoint Church! This annual event is an incredible time for the community to get together and pack meals for hungry people around the world. This year we're filling a full semi-truck shipping container with the help of awesome volunteers like you! Interested in joining us? We are hosting an hour timeslot starting at 11:30am. Come pack some food and enjoy some light refreshments with us! Bring a family member or friend. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/475kFLg No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's free workshop hosted by Lee Johnson at the Franklin Public Library! Sign up via the links below. When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, the commute to work, and maybe even your previous home. However, one thing that will always remain is your tax bill. When you understand how investments are taxed and set strategies accordingly, you can make the right decisions that help keep income taxes in check. Want to join us? Here are the details: Friday, March 6th - there will be two sessions, 11:30am & 1pm - at the Franklin Public Library. Sign up via the links below or call our office at 262-679-3280. 11:30am session: https://bit.ly/4tlMJ6H 1pm session: https://bit.ly/3ZSTdMU No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's free workshop hosted by Lee Johnson at the Franklin Public Library! Sign up via the links below. When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, the commute to work, and maybe even your previous home. However, one thing that will always remain is your tax bill. When you understand how investments are taxed and set strategies accordingly, you can make the right decisions that help keep income taxes in check. Want to join us? Here are the details: Friday, March 6th - there will be two sessions, 11:30am & 1pm - at the Franklin Public Library. Sign up via the links below or call our office at 262-679-3280. 11:30am session: https://bit.ly/4tlMJ6H 1pm session: https://bit.ly/3ZSTdMU No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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How to know if you're saving enough for retirement

Roadblocks happen, but they don't have to stop your progress. Discover how to stay on track with your retirement goals. 👇

Sure, it’s important to save for retirement. But other major priorities, such as your kids’ tuition, or a big wedding to plan, could throw you off course.

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JOIN US on March 6th for a free workshop hosted by Lee Johnson at the Franklin Public Library! Sign up via the links below. When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, the commute to work, and maybe even your previous home. However, one thing that will always remain is your tax bill. When you understand how investments are taxed and set strategies accordingly, you can make the right decisions that help keep income taxes in check. Want to join us? Here are the details: Friday, March 6th - there will be two sessions, 11:30am & 1pm - at the Franklin Public Library. Sign up via the links below or call our office at 262-679-3280. 11:30am session: https://bit.ly/4tlMJ6H 1pm session: https://bit.ly/3ZSTdMU No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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JOIN US on March 6th for a free workshop hosted by Lee Johnson at the Franklin Public Library! Sign up via the links below. When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, the commute to work, and maybe even your previous home. However, one thing that will always remain is your tax bill. When you understand how investments are taxed and set strategies accordingly, you can make the right decisions that help keep income taxes in check. Want to join us? Here are the details: Friday, March 6th - there will be two sessions, 11:30am & 1pm - at the Franklin Public Library. Sign up via the links below or call our office at 262-679-3280. 11:30am session: https://bit.ly/4tlMJ6H 1pm session: https://bit.ly/3ZSTdMU No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Join us on Saturday, March 14th, for Muskego Feeds at Lakepoint Church! This annual event is an incredible time for the community to get together and pack meals for hungry people around the world. This year we're filling a full semi-truck shipping container with the help of awesome volunteers like you! Interested in joining us? We are hosting an hour timeslot starting at 11:30am. Come pack some food and enjoy some light refreshments with us! Bring a family member or friend. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/475kFLg No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Join us on Saturday, March 14th, for Muskego Feeds at Lakepoint Church! This annual event is an incredible time for the community to get together and pack meals for hungry people around the world. This year we're filling a full semi-truck shipping container with the help of awesome volunteers like you! Interested in joining us? We are hosting an hour timeslot starting at 11:30am. Come pack some food and enjoy some light refreshments with us! Bring a family member or friend. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/475kFLg No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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