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Social Security Fairness Act: How the WEP & GPO repeal may affect your benefits

Earlier this year, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law. If you or a loved one has ever worked in the public sector, the SSFA may impact retirement income and prompt you to consider some strategy adjustments. Take a look at this resource for more information. If you’d like to discuss how this act may impact your retirement plans, let’s set up a meeting.

Are you eligible for Social Security Fairness Act Benefits? Find out how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) repeal...

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2024 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

It may be 2025, but you still have time to maximize your savings for the 2024 tax year. Explore how contributing to an IRA can help boost your retirement savings and find answers to the most common IRA questions.

The calendar has officially flipped to 2025, but you can still contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2024 tax year.

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Thrivent Market & Economic update

Get our investment leaders’ thoughts on inflation, employment and the geopolitical environment during this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update.

Gain insights from Thrivent investment leaders on the latest economic trends and market performance.

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Thrivent Market & Economic update

Get Thrivent’s take on the post-election market, the future of artificial intelligence, inflation, employment and more during this quarter’s Market & Economic Update.

Gain insights from Thrivent investment leaders on the latest economic trends and market performance.

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June 2024 Market Update: April showers brought May flowers

Strong first quarter earnings helped boost the economy in May, but there is potential for additional market volatility. Learn more in Thrivent’s June 2024 Market Update.

Economic signals are more mixed, increasing the risk of a softer than expected growth in the economy.

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May 2024 Market Update: April showers dampen investors’ optimism

Markets experienced a bit of bumpy road in April. Read more about why Thrivent Asset Management is promoting patience for both stock and bond investing in the May 2024 Market Update.

April market volatility providing challenges for investors.

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Thrivent Market & Economic update

As we move into 2024. Inflation is slowing yet prices remain high. Rate cuts are anticipated, but when? Investing opportunities exist, but where? Check out Thrivent’s March Market & Economic Update to hear our investment leaders’ perspectives. Watch the full recording or just the highlights. 👇

Gain insights from Thrivent investment leaders on the latest economic trends and market performance.

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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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2nd Quarter 2023 Market Review: Tech gains lead market, and the Fed pauses

Inflation continued to decline in the 2nd quarter even while the economy and the stock market remained solid – including the biggest first half gain for the NASDAQ since 1983. Catch up on all the latest economic and market developments in Thrivent’s 2nd Quarter 2023 Market Review.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Index had another strong quarter, rising 12.81% and bringing its year-to-date gains to 31.73%. Despite resilient economic growth, and...

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Thrivent Market & Economic update

Need help making sense of the market? Watch a recap of Thrivent’s March Market and Economic Update for key insights on the latest trends.

Gain insights from Thrivent investment leaders on the latest economic trends and market performance.

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