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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

Wondering if and how your investment portfolio needs to change during market downturn? While it’s important to not derail your longer-term investing goals by making large changes to your investment mix, there are investment options you can consider that tend to hold up even in downward economic times. ⬇️

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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Understanding how dividends, interest and capital gains are taxed can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get the basics here >> https://bit.ly/4j1GQWX

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Understanding how dividends, interest and capital gains are taxed can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get the basics here >> https://bit.ly/4j1GQWX

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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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2nd Quarter 2025 Market Outlook: Uncertainty strikes back

Market volatility rose in Q1 2025 amid heightened uncertainty around trade policy, immigration, government layoffs, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Thrivent remains focused on long-term fundamentals as we head into Q2.

Market volatility and uncertainty are expected to continue, raising the odds for a recession.

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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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Investing for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​ ✔️ Portfolio diversification​ ✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​ ✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​ Learn more about investing for retirement: https://bit.ly/4iYmfCX

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Investing for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​ ✔️ Portfolio diversification​ ✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​ ✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​ Learn more about investing for retirement: https://bit.ly/4iYmfCX

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Here are questions to consider when investing:​ ✔️ What are your financial goals?​ ✔️ How much can you afford to invest?​ ✔️ What is your risk tolerance? ✔️ How can you help ensure your portfolio is diversified for long-term growth?​ Understanding your financial goals and preferences can inform your strategy. Let’s set up time to discuss your investing goals and what you can do to reach them.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Here are questions to consider when investing:​ ✔️ What are your financial goals?​ ✔️ How much can you afford to invest?​ ✔️ What is your risk tolerance? ✔️ How can you help ensure your portfolio is diversified for long-term growth?​ Understanding your financial goals and preferences can inform your strategy. Let’s set up time to discuss your investing goals and what you can do to reach them.​ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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The differences between real estate, stocks, bonds & mutual funds

Wondering what types of investments you should make? Learn more about the different options available and then let’s connect and discuss which ones may be right for you.

Today, potential paths for investors range widely—traditional investments like mutual funds sit arm in arm with alternative investments such as non-fungible...

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How to start investing with little money

You don’t need a fortune to start investing—just a plan. Even small, consistent investments can grow into something big over time. The key? Getting started. ⬇️

When you've been busy with a growing family and financial goals like buying a house or paying down debt, it's understandable that you might have put off...

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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.

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