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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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Only ONE WEEK to sign up for my first women's event and Urban Vines. Thursday February 27 at 6:30 pm. Make sure to register here: https://connect.thrivent.com/steve-wallen/events No products will be sold.

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Only ONE WEEK to sign up for my first women's event and Urban Vines. Thursday February 27 at 6:30 pm. Make sure to register here: https://connect.thrivent.com/steve-wallen/events No products will be sold.

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Only ONE WEEK to sign up for my first women's event and Urban Vines. Thursday February 27 at 6:30 pm. Make sure to register here: https://connect.thrivent.com/steve-wallen/events

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Only ONE WEEK to sign up for my first women's event and Urban Vines. Thursday February 27 at 6:30 pm. Make sure to register here: https://connect.thrivent.com/steve-wallen/events

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I was honored and humbled to be named one of Thrivent's top 40 New Advisors nationwide this year!

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I was honored and humbled to be named one of Thrivent's top 40 New Advisors nationwide this year!

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Snowball method - Pay off smallest debt first. Quick wins, big motivation. Avalanche method - Pay off highest-interest debt first. Save more long-term. Which debt repayment method appeals to you? Here to talk through your options and find a debt escape plan that works for you.

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Snowball method - Pay off smallest debt first. Quick wins, big motivation. Avalanche method - Pay off highest-interest debt first. Save more long-term. Which debt repayment method appeals to you? Here to talk through your options and find a debt escape plan that works for you.

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Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it on your own. Working with a Thrivent financial advisor can help you feel more confident about planning for the future. Let's work together on creating a retirement plan that is right for you.

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Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it on your own. Working with a Thrivent financial advisor can help you feel more confident about planning for the future. Let's work together on creating a retirement plan that is right for you.

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How to save more money in 2025: Tips, goals & accounts you can use

Make a plan to thrive in 2025 👏

Get expert tips, goal-setting strategies and recommendations on best savings accounts for achieving your financial goals.

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Excited to announce that I recently earned my Behavioral Financial Advice (BFA) designation! Behavioral financial advice combines traditional financial practices with psychology and neuroscience, in an attempt to discover the "why" behind what we do. The objective is to discover your values, and align your goals and behavior with those values in developing a holistic financial approach. Let's connect - I'd love to tell you more!

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Excited to announce that I recently earned my Behavioral Financial Advice (BFA) designation! Behavioral financial advice combines traditional financial practices with psychology and neuroscience, in an attempt to discover the "why" behind what we do. The objective is to discover your values, and align your goals and behavior with those values in developing a holistic financial approach. Let's connect - I'd love to tell you more!

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*Slams laptop shut until 2025* Hey Friends! My office will be closed from Tuesday the 24th until Thursday the 2nd. Thanks for all your support this year. In the meantime, enjoy your family and friends. What a bleak season winter would be without the promise of Christmas! "For unto us a child is born. To us, a son is given..." - Isaiah 9:6

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*Slams laptop shut until 2025* Hey Friends! My office will be closed from Tuesday the 24th until Thursday the 2nd. Thanks for all your support this year. In the meantime, enjoy your family and friends. What a bleak season winter would be without the promise of Christmas! "For unto us a child is born. To us, a son is given..." - Isaiah 9:6

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Money moves to make before the end of 2024

Check out these 8 money moves you can make to end the year on a strong note. ⤵️

2025 is on the horizon and presents a great time to take a fresh look at your finances. By understanding where your money went and how your investments...

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