Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money.
🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.
As retirement gets closer, your financial focus may shift, and reassessing your risk tolerance becomes even more important. Here’s why. 👇
Your goals, time horizon and comfort level with market swings likely look different than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Your portfolio should reflect that.
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Let’s review your strategy together and make sure your investments support your next chapter.
If investing feels like the one thing you haven’t been able to cross off your checklist, don’t stress.
The key is getting started—no matter the amount. And when you’re in your 20s and 30s, time is on your side. Small contributions today can turn into meaningful growth over time.
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Saving for retirement? Here’s something to consider: different accounts come with different tax implications.
By spreading your savings across taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts, you can give yourself more flexibility in retirement. This makes it easier for you to manage withdrawals, avoid tax spikes and lower your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI).
Get in touch to discuss the right approach for your unique situation.
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Looking for ways to be more tax-efficient? Simple steps like maximizing retirement savings, using tax-advantaged accounts and giving with intention can be a great place to start.
If you’d like to explore how these strategies might fit into your financial plan, let’s connect.
See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
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6 year-end financial tasksThe hustle and bustle of the holiday season can distract us from other action items on our checklist. End the year on a strong note by refocusing on your finances. Take a look at these tasks to complete before Dec. 31.
Sequence of returns risk: What it means for your retirementThe market can shift at any time, and big drops early in retirement could affect your savings. The right approach can help keep your savings resilient. Check out this article, then reach out to talk through ways to help protect your savings.👇
Help your money last in retirementA long life is a gift—let’s help make sure your finances can keep up. Start by building financial resilience against inflation, market swings, and rising health and care costs.
7 ways to help reduce your taxable incomeSeeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️
If you own a home, investments, life insurance or other valuable assets, it might be time to consider a revocable or irrevocable trust.
Depending on the structure you choose, a trust can offer a variety of benefits—including privacy, tax advantages and greater control over how your assets are distributed. In some cases, it may even protect your assets from creditors or Medicaid inclusion.
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Do you need life insurance? Questions to ask yourself & your familyWondering how life insurance can benefit your loved ones when you’re gone? Here's a conversation guide to help you in planning for the unexpected. 👇
Together, we can make sure your family is covered for the future.
Any time your life changes, your financial plan deserves a fresh look. Here are different life events that may trigger a need to update your life insurance coverage: https://bit.ly/47koSvA
Wealth transfer strategies: How to leave assets to your loved onesPassing on assets is more than drafting a will—it’s an opportunity to share the beliefs and goals that shape your legacy. By planning now, your legacy is shaped by intention, not left to chance. Let’s schedule time to connect and help ensure your values carry forward in a lasting way.
September 2025 Market Update: Expectations for lower rates returnEconomic data from August showed that growth is slowing. Read Thrivent's September market update to learn more.
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