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We were lucky to celebrate the 4th of July with good food, great people, and baseball. We had a split suite with people rooting for both the Angels and the Red Sox. There were laughter, fun, and rivalry! What a great way to celebrate America's Independence Day. Have you had questions about your current 401k or other parts of your financial plan? Do you want to retire soon and don't know what to do? Is social security a big question mark? Let us help you. My team and I here at Mackay & Parker would love to serve you. 949-989-5329 See important disclosures at thrivent.com/social
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This Saturday we proudly hosted our client families at the Aquarium of the Pacific. We had a blast and can't wait to have another event here again in the future! If you're interested in learning more about what we do, feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to chat and see how we can help. For important disclosures, please visit www.thrivent.com/social
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This past Saturday was the citywide Love Mission Viejo event. Each year I am proud to contribute to this organization and am always blessed beyond measure with the love and interaction with the volunteers. Thrivent is a company that cares about giving back to the community. I couldn't be more proud of my company's values and look forward to many more years of supporting Love Mission Viejo. For important disclosures, please visit www.thrivent.com/disclosures.
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This past Saturday was the citywide Love Mission Viejo event. Each year I am proud to contribute to this organization and am always blessed beyond measure with the love and interaction with the volunteers. Thrivent is a company that cares about giving back to the community. I couldn't be more proud of my company's values and look forward to many more years of supporting Love Mission Viejo. For important disclosures, please visit www.thrivent.com/social
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Our first annual Shred Event was a success! Don't forget to join us next tax season to shred your old papers and enjoy some delicious food while you're here. We're always happy to help where we can when it comes to finance, and sometimes that means bringing a lobster truck to our office parking lot and shredding papers together! If events like this look interesting to you, don't be afraid to reach out! My team and I are always happy to chat ~ (949) 989-5329 See important disclosures at www.Thrivent.com/disclosures
S&P Global Ratings Affirms Thrivent’s AA+ (Very Strong) Rating with Stable Outlook
S&P Global Ratings Affirms Thrivent’s AA+ (Very Strong) Rating with Stable OutlookProud to be part of a financially strong and stable organization committed to serving clients for the long-term! S&P, an independent rating agency, recently affirmed Thrivent’s AA+ (Very Strong) rating along with a stable outlook. Learn more. ⬇️
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Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th year in a row. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/43B6P2o
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If you live in Southern California like I do, you may not be familiar with the changing seasons. Every season is summer here! But what about the changing seasons of life? Wherever you are at in your life, my team and I here at Thrivent meet you there. From building a foundation to handing over your legacy and everything in between, we are here to help guide you through the different seasons of life. On your best day, or your worst day, we are here for you and believe your money should be too.
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It's the first day of Fall 2024! Enjoy everything pumpkin spice! Did you know they make pumpkin spice Oreos? Or maybe you're into Halloween more than fall - in that case, enjoy your spooky, scary season! No matter what you love, we're here to celebrate it with you. Let me know what season or holiday you love most below!
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Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and relaxing Labor Day.
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"Do everything in love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14 You may not know this, but Thrivent is a not-for-profit organization with a Christian membership. Everything I do for my clients, I do in love. And my company supports me. To me, there is nothing more important than that.
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I want to protect my husband in case anything should happen to me. And I know he feels the same way about me. Who do you want to protect? Let's have a conversation about the different options there are for family protection and put a plan in place. On your best day or your worst day, my team and I hear at Thrivent are here to help protect what matters most to you. If requested, a licensed insurance agent/producer may contact you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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What services do my team and I provide here at Thrivent Financial? ✅ Holistic Financial Guidance ✅ Retirement Planning ✅ Tax Efficiency ✅ Life Insurance ✅ Disability Insurance ✅ Annuities ✅ Debt Consolidation ✅ Budgeting Assistance Is there something here that you have questions about? Let's schedule a time to chat! Is there something financially related that you have questions about that is not on this list? Let me know, and I may be able to help still! It never hurts to ask! Are you curious about something but might not want me involved because we are related, friends, or any other reason? It happens more often than you would think, and I still want to help! Reach out to me just to let me get you in contact with my team, and the confidentiality remains from there. I hope to hear from you soon! *See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.
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Not sure what type of life insurance coverage your family needs? Here are the key things you need to know about short- and long-term life insurance: https://bit.ly/3PE1waZ Take a look, then let’s schedule a time to talk about your family’s needs.
A proactive approach
A proactive approachIf 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.
How to avoid running out of money in retirement
How to avoid running out of money in retirement“Will I outlast my retirement savings?” It’s a common concern, but planning for retirement shouldn’t be a guessing game. Check out these four actionable steps to stretch your money further in retirement. 👇
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“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25
Bring your retirement into focus
Bring your retirement into focusWhether retirement is far off or fast approaching, now’s the time to plan. Here’s how you can take charge of the four stages of the retirement journey. 👇 If you’d like to have a discussion about retirement planning, let’s connect.
May 2024 Market Update: April showers dampen investors’ optimism
May 2024 Market Update: April showers dampen investors’ optimismMarkets 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.
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Not sure what to do with your tax refund? You could spend on something fun or you could put the money toward a financial goal. Here are some ideas to consider.