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Planning for the unexpected isn't easy, but it's essential. Disability income insurance offers protection against income loss due to unforeseen health issues, helping ensure your family's needs are met. Discover more on how disability income insurance works >> https://bit.ly/4cV6v1g

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Planning for the unexpected isn't easy, but it's essential. Disability income insurance offers protection against income loss due to unforeseen health issues, helping ensure your family's needs are met. Discover more on how disability income insurance works >> https://bit.ly/4cV6v1g

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May 2025 Market Update: Volatility goes up and down

Mixed economic data in April presents a lot of uncertainty in the economic markets. Read Thrivent Asset Management's analysis on what this means for investors in the May Market Update.

Economic data from April showed the economy slowing and raising the odds for a recession.

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This past weekend, I attended the 4th annual Legacy Blue Gala in New York City at Pier 60, hosted by the National Hampton Alumni Association. This gala is one of my favorite events, and I'm already looking forward to volunteering again next year. The event raises funds for the student emergency fund, which provides additional support to students matriculating through my alma mater. Alumni giving has nearly reached $6 million annually.

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This past weekend, I attended the 4th annual Legacy Blue Gala in New York City at Pier 60, hosted by the National Hampton Alumni Association. This gala is one of my favorite events, and I'm already looking forward to volunteering again next year. The event raises funds for the student emergency fund, which provides additional support to students matriculating through my alma mater. Alumni giving has nearly reached $6 million annually.

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8 ways to get serious about paying off student loan debt

Is paying off your student loans high up on your priority list? Here are ways to pay off your loans faster, while managing your other financial priorities. ⬇️

While the value of education is priceless, student loan debt you've accrued can follow you long into the future. If you're looking for ways to pay off your...

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S&P Global Ratings Affirms Thrivent’s AA+ (Very Strong) Rating with Stable Outlook

Proud 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. ⬇️

The rating reflects Thrivent’s strong financial profile and performance MINNEAPOLIS (May 6, 2025) – S&P Global Ratings recently affirmed its AA+ (Very Strong...

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In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa

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In this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update, our investment leaders discuss market and economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, tariffs and the potential safe haven municipal bonds can provide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GkXbYa

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Last week, I joined Thrivent with Christopher Brown and Will Grandberry, and Athletes for Hope in a partnership event at American University! With 70 athletes in attendance from nine different teams from both Howard University and American University we made nearly 2,100 sandwiches and more than 400 bags of trail mix which were delivered to Shepard's Table last night for distribution to people in need in the greater DC community. This will impact over 2,000 people!

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Last week, I joined Thrivent with Christopher Brown and Will Grandberry, and Athletes for Hope in a partnership event at American University! With 70 athletes in attendance from nine different teams from both Howard University and American University we made nearly 2,100 sandwiches and more than 400 bags of trail mix which were delivered to Shepard's Table last night for distribution to people in need in the greater DC community. This will impact over 2,000 people!

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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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Thrivent ranked among Barron’s Best Fund Families

Thrivent Mutual Funds was ranked among Barron’s Best Fund Families of 2024. Learn more about this ranking. 👇

Thrivent Mutual Funds has been ranked among Barron’s Best Fund Families of 2024, ending 12/31/2024 with a ranking of ninth out of 48 fund families based on one-

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Investing in volatile markets: Smart strategies for confident investing

Market volatility is a natural part of investing, which means risk and reward go hand in hand as markets rise and fall. Here are 7 ways to deal with a volatile stock market.

Markets can be unpredictable, with ups and downs that can make even the most seasoned investors uneasy. But the good news? You don’t have to let market swings...

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