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Disability income insurance: What it is & how it works

Disability insurance can protect your most valuable asset – your ability to earn an income. Here are important things to know about disability income insurance. ⬇️

No one expects to get sick or injured. But 1 in 4 of today's 20-year-olds can expect to experience a disabling event before they reach retirement age, whether...

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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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What happens when you don’t have income protection and a sudden illness or injury prevents you from working? Here are some key facts to know about disability income insurance and how it can benefit you: https://bit.ly/44L4CSw

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What happens when you don’t have income protection and a sudden illness or injury prevents you from working? Here are some key facts to know about disability income insurance and how it can benefit you: https://bit.ly/44L4CSw

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Here are questions to consider when investing:​ ✔️ What are your financial goals?​ ✔️ How much can you afford to invest?​ ✔️ What is your risk tolerance? ✔️ How can you help ensure your portfolio is diversified for long-term growth?​ Understanding your financial goals and preferences can inform your strategy. Let’s set up time to discuss your investing goals and what you can do to reach them.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Here are questions to consider when investing:​ ✔️ What are your financial goals?​ ✔️ How much can you afford to invest?​ ✔️ What is your risk tolerance? ✔️ How can you help ensure your portfolio is diversified for long-term growth?​ Understanding your financial goals and preferences can inform your strategy. Let’s set up time to discuss your investing goals and what you can do to reach them.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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How to invest during a market downturn

Wondering if and how your investment portfolio needs to change during market downturn? While it’s important to not derail your longer-term investing goals by making large changes to your investment mix, there are investment options you can consider that tend to hold up even in downward economic times. ⬇️

Recessions are an inevitable part of the economic cycle, but they also present potential investment opportunities. Discover tips and strategies for investing...

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In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa

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In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa

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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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Is early retirement right for you?

Curious how you can start your retirement sooner? Depending on your current income and expenses, it's possible. Here are things to keep in mind when considering if early retirement is right for you. ⬇️

For a growing number of Americans, the idea of working until their mid-60s or later and then kicking back in their remaining years simply isn’t appealing. They...

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2nd Quarter 2025 Market Outlook: Uncertainty strikes back

Market volatility rose in Q1 2025 amid heightened uncertainty around trade policy, immigration, government layoffs, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Thrivent remains focused on long-term fundamentals as we head into Q2.

Market volatility and uncertainty are expected to continue, raising the odds for a recession.

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Maximizing Social Security for married couples: How it works & spousal strategies to consider

Differences in each spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits and estimated life expectancy can affect your retirement strategy. Take a look at 4 strategies you can use to help maximize your Social Security benefits as a couple. ⬇️

For married couples, a smart Social Security strategy considers both spouses' projected benefits and life expectancies. Creating a claiming plan together can...

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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.

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