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While spontaneous giving can be meaningful, a strategic approach can help you amplify your generosity, minimize your tax burden and give with greater purpose.
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How to donate to charity in your willIncluding a donation in your will or estate plan can help you make a lasting difference for the causes you care about. From designating a nonprofit as a beneficiary to making a bequest or establishing a trust, there are a variety of flexible ways to give—and potential tax benefits too.
Explore your options for donating through your will. ⬇️
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impactThere are ways you can help maximize tax benefits when giving. Learn more about different charitable giving strategies and their tax advantages.
How qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) work: Rules, pros & consA qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a smart way to turn a required withdrawal into a meaningful gift.
A QCD allows you to give directly from your IRA to a nonprofit you care about. It can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), potentially lower your taxable income and even help manage your future Medicare costs.
Find out more. ⬇️
Donor-advised funds: Helping you help othersBeing able to support the causes you care about can be one of the most meaningful parts of your financial journey. A donor-advised fund (DAF) may help you extend that impact even further.
A DAF enables you to make charitable contributions now and qualify for a tax deduction, while recommending grants to your favorite charities on your own timeline. Over time, your fund may grow, creating even more dollars to give.
Explore whether a DAF is right for you. ⬇️
What could give the economy momentum in 2027—and what could slow it down? Thrivent Chief Financial & Investment Officer David Royal explains why AI investment and strong employment offer reasons for confidence, while higher interest rates could create headwinds. Watch the clip: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv
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This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
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Donating life insurance to charity: What you need to knowYou can keep giving long after you’re gone. Learn more about how you can leave a legacy by gifting life insurance. ⬇️
Charitable bunching: A smart way to maximize your giving & tax deductionsCharitable giving is one of the most powerful ways to live your values, support your community and create a lasting legacy.
To make the most of your generosity, consider a strategy called charitable bunching. By grouping multiple years of donations into a single tax year, you may be able to increase your deductions—while still supporting the causes you love every year.
Explore whether charitable bunching is right for you. ⬇️
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4qauUq7
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4qauUq7
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Rapid advances in AI and semiconductor chips could reshape markets in the months ahead. Add an unsettled geopolitical landscape, and more surprises may be on the horizon. Learn what Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe is watching: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/3RA8u4Z
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Growth and stocks remain resilient, but rates rise: Q4 2026 market outlookHigher rates. Resilient growth. New opportunities. Thrivent's Q4 2026 Market Outlook highlights why staying invested and maintaining a diversified portfolio remains important in today’s market environment. ⬇️
It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategyIncome, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last.
Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4qauUq7
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
Your super catch-up window is hereBetween ages 60 and 63, you may have an exclusive opportunity to contribute more to your retirement through the super catch-up provision. This means you can:
• See if you qualify and how much extra you may be eligible to contribute.
• Understand the factors that may influence this decision.
• Evaluate if contributing more—or another strategy—makes the most sense for your goals.
Learn more about how this limited-time option could help you make the most of your retirement savings if this option is available to you. ⬇️
Financial planning for millennials: A comprehensive guideDoes it feel like every financial goal is competing for the same dollars? This guide offers 7 ways to prioritize your money and make progress toward what matters most. ⬇️
Let’s talk about what’s competing for your attention and how we can build a financial plan to address it.
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fIaSQk
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.