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Fortune Favors the Prepared You have to let your present self help your future self. So much in life is not about intelligence or luck but putting yourself in a position of success. The cash-rich investor thrives in crashes. The well-rested athlete outperforms the exhausted ones. The student who studies daily aces the pop quiz. The employee who leaves early gets to the meetings with the CEO on time, while the other person sits in unanticipated traffic. The chef places all the ingredients, pots and pans, knives and utensils within reach, so he can efficiently manage the rush hour lunch. All are seen lucky, but they've positioned themselves for success. Master your circumstances before they master you.

Fortune Favors the Prepared You have to let your present self help your future self. So much in life is not about intelligence or luck but putting yourself in a position of success. The cash-rich investor thrives in crashes. The well-rested athlete outperforms the exhausted ones. The student who studies daily aces the pop quiz. The employee who leaves early gets to the meetings with the CEO on time, while the other person sits in unanticipated traffic. The chef places all the ingredients, pots and pans, knives and utensils within reach, so he can efficiently manage the rush hour lunch. All are seen lucky, but they've positioned themselves for success. Master your circumstances before they master you.

👉 “My kids will figure it out after I’m gone.” This is a common sentiment—and one of the most avoidable estate planning mistakes. A thoughtful estate plan goes beyond distributing your assets. It allows you to clearly communicate your wishes, name trusted decision-makers and ease the emotional and financial burden on the people you love. If you have questions or need help getting started, please get in touch. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

👉 “My kids will figure it out after I’m gone.” This is a common sentiment—and one of the most avoidable estate planning mistakes. A thoughtful estate plan goes beyond distributing your assets. It allows you to clearly communicate your wishes, name trusted decision-makers and ease the emotional and financial burden on the people you love. If you have questions or need help getting started, please get in touch. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

No financial plan is truly complete without an extended care strategy—and here’s why. Medicare and Medicaid offer only limited long-term care coverage, often leaving significant gaps. Out-of-pocket costs can quickly erode your savings and place added stress on you and your loved ones. That’s why extended care planning typically combines several sources, such as: ✅ Insurance ✅ Government programs ✅ Self-funding The earlier you plan, the more flexibility and options you’ll have. Let’s connect to create a strategy that fits seamlessly into your overall financial plan. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

No financial plan is truly complete without an extended care strategy—and here’s why. Medicare and Medicaid offer only limited long-term care coverage, often leaving significant gaps. Out-of-pocket costs can quickly erode your savings and place added stress on you and your loved ones. That’s why extended care planning typically combines several sources, such as: ✅ Insurance ✅ Government programs ✅ Self-funding The earlier you plan, the more flexibility and options you’ll have. Let’s connect to create a strategy that fits seamlessly into your overall financial plan. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

As retirement gets closer, your financial focus may shift, and reassessing your risk tolerance becomes even more important. Here’s why. 👇 Your goals, time horizon and comfort level with market swings likely look different than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Your portfolio should reflect that. This guide can help you understand how risk tolerance works, why it matters and what influences it: https://bit.ly/49cq5pt Let’s review your strategy together and make sure your investments support your next chapter.

As retirement gets closer, your financial focus may shift, and reassessing your risk tolerance becomes even more important. Here’s why. 👇 Your goals, time horizon and comfort level with market swings likely look different than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Your portfolio should reflect that. This guide can help you understand how risk tolerance works, why it matters and what influences it: https://bit.ly/49cq5pt Let’s review your strategy together and make sure your investments support your next chapter.

Building an investment portfolio for the first time? Before jumping in, take time to nail down your goals, your timeline and how comfortable you are with risk. 👉 Getting clarity on these basics helps you make more intentional choices—and can lead to stronger long-term outcomes. If you’d like help understanding your risk tolerance or building a strategy around it, let’s discuss. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Building an investment portfolio for the first time? Before jumping in, take time to nail down your goals, your timeline and how comfortable you are with risk. 👉 Getting clarity on these basics helps you make more intentional choices—and can lead to stronger long-term outcomes. If you’d like help understanding your risk tolerance or building a strategy around it, let’s discuss. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Should you expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year? Hear projections from Thrivent’s Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe: https://bit.ly/4qBuKr2

Should you expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year? Hear projections from Thrivent’s Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe: https://bit.ly/4qBuKr2