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“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25

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“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25

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Are you prepared for the tax impact of taking money out of your IRA and other tax-deferred accounts? Let’s connect to make sure you’re doing all you can to maximize your retirement income and reduce your tax burden. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Are you prepared for the tax impact of taking money out of your IRA and other tax-deferred accounts? Let’s connect to make sure you’re doing all you can to maximize your retirement income and reduce your tax burden. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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3rd Quarter 2023 Market Outlook: The recession rain check

While a strong labor market and solid consumer spending has helped both economic growth and market optimism, a slowdown in the economy and a possible recession may still loom ahead. Read Thrivent's 3rd Quarter 2023 Outlook from Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe.

A strong labor market has helped both economic growth and market optimism, but in our view a slowdown and possible recession has most likely not been averted...

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Long term care insurance solutions | Thrivent

Even if you’re healthy today, the chance of needing extended care increases as you age. That’s why there’s CareForward™️ from Thrivent—a blend of long-term care insurance and life insurance. Take a closer look to see if this option could be right for you. THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS, Appleton, WI. If requested, a licensed insurance agent/producer may contact you and financial solutions, including insurance may be solicited. This contract has exclusions, limitations, and terms under which the benefits may be reduced, or the contract may be discontinued. For costs and complete details of coverage, contact your licensed insurance agent/producer. ICC22 31232T Applies only in the following states: AK , AL , AR , CO , GA , IA , ID , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NM , NV , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY

Choose long-term care solutions ranging from traditional long-term care insurance to one that blends long-term care insurance with life insurance.

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May 2023 Market Update: Big tech earnings growth drives market gains

Stocks held their own the past month, with the tech area leading the way, GDP slipped for the third straight quarter, and Fed rate hikes continued to rattle the banking industry. Get an overview of all key market and economic highlights in this month's Market Update.

Despite ongoing economic headwinds, the stock market remained resilient in April, with a handful of tech giants leading the way. Microsoft, Google, and Meta...

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5 powerful retirement lessons from current retirees

Looking for additional ways to prepare for a comfortable retirement? Recent retirees offer these 5 tips.

Imagine that you never have to work another day in your life. What would you do? Pursue a passion project? Spend more time with your family? Or get more...

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Enjoy retirement income without the guesswork. Interested in ways to simplify your finances in retirement? Guaranteed income solutions can help remove the guesswork. Learn more about options for your financial strategy: https://bit.ly/3lBSdsA

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Enjoy retirement income without the guesswork. Interested in ways to simplify your finances in retirement? Guaranteed income solutions can help remove the guesswork. Learn more about options for your financial strategy: https://bit.ly/3lBSdsA

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3rd Quarter 2022 Market Outlook A look ahead as inflation brings bear market realities

With inflation and fears of a recession rattling the markets, what is ahead for investors, and what are the prospects for growth in the stock and bond markets once the bear market has run its course? Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe offers a detailed look at the current state of the market and prospects for the future.

Accelerating inflation, war in Europe, and aggressive monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) were the major contributors to one of the worst...

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Your financial strategy—and how you structure it—has tax implications that are worth considering now, not just when it comes time to file your taxes. A balance of assets that are taxed now, taxed later, or taxed never can help you create a retirement strategy that supports your lifestyle for years to come. For disclosure information, see thrivent.com/social

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Your financial strategy—and how you structure it—has tax implications that are worth considering now, not just when it comes time to file your taxes. A balance of assets that are taxed now, taxed later, or taxed never can help you create a retirement strategy that supports your lifestyle for years to come. For disclosure information, see thrivent.com/social

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Your financial strategy—and how you structure it—has tax implications that are worth considering now, not just when it comes time to file your taxes. A balance of assets that are taxed now, taxed later, or taxed never can help your strategy flex with life’s fluctuations. For disclosure information, see thrivent.com/social

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Your financial strategy—and how you structure it—has tax implications that are worth considering now, not just when it comes time to file your taxes. A balance of assets that are taxed now, taxed later, or taxed never can help your strategy flex with life’s fluctuations. For disclosure information, see thrivent.com/social

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Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

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