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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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How to invest during a market downturn

Choosing what to invest in during a market downturn depends on a few factors, such as your financial goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. This resource provides investment opportunities for your consideration, so you can make thoughtful decisions about how you want to invest. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss what changes you can make to your investment portfolio to help hedge against risk and position you to reach your long-term goals.

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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1st Quarter 2025 Market Review: From optimism to uncertainty

First quarter 2025 tested financial markets across the globe. Thrivent Asset Management breaks down the key volatility points in this first quarter market review.

Markets were strong at the start of 2025, but first quarter showed a lot of volatility in economic data....

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Market uncertainty: Tariffs and economic policy drive volatility

Uncertainty around economic and trade policies is weighing on confidence for both individuals and businesses. Read more from Thrivent's Chief Investment Strategist on current volatility and other market conditions.

It can be difficult for markets to assess the impact of tariffs because they can be added or removed quickly, and there isn’t always insight into what’s coming...

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Money moves to make before the end of 2024

Check out these 8 money moves you can make to end the year on a strong note. ⤵️

2025 is on the horizon and presents a great time to take a fresh look at your finances. By understanding where your money went and how your investments...

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December 2024 Market Update: Stocks keep rolling

Learn how markets evaluated the presidential election results in Thrivent Asset Management’s December 2024 Market Update.

The economy stayed strong in November despite uncertainty around the U.S. election.

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Have you ordered your 2025 Thrivent calendar yet? This unique calendar features photos submitted by Thrivent clients reflecting on life and their everyday blessings. Order yours today: https://bit.ly/4eBsNVe

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Have you ordered your 2025 Thrivent calendar yet? This unique calendar features photos submitted by Thrivent clients reflecting on life and their everyday blessings. Order yours today: https://bit.ly/4eBsNVe

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A proactive approach

If you want to avoid tax surprises in retirement, it helps to implement tax efficient strategies into your financial plan. George and Judy became Thrivent clients in 1968 to prepare for their financial futures. Learn more about their proactive approach and the different ways you can be more tax efficient.

Implementing tax efficiency into your financial plan will help you avoid tax surprises in the future.

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When should you get life insurance?

Not sure when you should get life insurance? Here are different factors to consider that will help you decide when to take the next step.

When should you get life insurance? For many people, life insurance doesn't seem necessary until they reach a certain age, get married, or have children...

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Great news! Thrivent will provide a record $564 million payout of dividends and nonguaranteed policy enhancements to clients in 2025. Dividends are one way we show our continued commitment to helping clients build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3As887D Dividends are not guaranteed and are exclusively available on eligible Thrivent products. Policy enhancements refer to improvements in nonguaranteed policy features such as future credited rates or fees. These enhancements are not guaranteed in the future.

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Great news! Thrivent will provide a record $564 million payout of dividends and nonguaranteed policy enhancements to clients in 2025. Dividends are one way we show our continued commitment to helping clients build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3As887D Dividends are not guaranteed and are exclusively available on eligible Thrivent products. Policy enhancements refer to improvements in nonguaranteed policy features such as future credited rates or fees. These enhancements are not guaranteed in the future.

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

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.

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.

Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. thrivent.com/privacy-and-security/disclosures.

Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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