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Navigating open enrollment: 5 ways to make the best choices for your familyOpen enrollment is your opportunity to make choices that will protect and support your family throughout the year. Take a look at this helpful guide before you get started. Let’s connect if you want to discuss which options are the right fit for your family’s needs.
Rapid advances in AI and semiconductor chips could reshape markets in the months ahead. Add an unsettled geopolitical landscape, and more surprises may be on the horizon. Learn what Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe is watching: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv
How to donate to charity in your willIncluding a donation in your will or estate plan can help you make a lasting difference for the causes you care about. From designating a nonprofit as a beneficiary to making a bequest or establishing a trust, there are a variety of flexible ways to give—and potential tax benefits too.
Explore your options for donating through your will. ⬇️
Growth and stocks remain resilient, but rates rise: Q4 2026 market outlookHigher rates. Resilient growth. New opportunities. Thrivent's Q4 2026 Market Outlook highlights why staying invested and maintaining a diversified portfolio remains important in today’s market environment. ⬇️
Here's a cheat sheet with some common terms you might encounter during open enrollment. Keep it handy as you make your benefit decisions.
What could your future look like with the right plan?
Whether you're planning for what's next or navigating a new chapter, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Let's talk about what matters most to you, then build a personalized financial plan to help you achieve your goals.
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How the cash value of life insurance worksYour life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.
Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.
Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️.
This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk
Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.
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How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic movesInvesting 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. ⬇️
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
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Legacy planning doesn't have to be stressful. With the right tools and timely strategies, you can stay true to your vision and help your loved ones feel prepared.
Here are a few key things to keep in mind:
• The amount you can pass on without federal estate or gift tax is $15 million per person—or $30 million for married couples in 2026. These higher limits give families more flexibility and room to plan for the future.
• Preparing your wealth transfer priorities today can make a meaningful difference. Name beneficiaries, establish a will and consider trusts.
• Gifting can also play a role. Many people give annually to take advantage of the gift tax exclusion—up to $19,000 per person in 2026 without triggering gift tax.
A thoughtful approach can help more of what you’ve built reach the people and causes you care about. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hpRIzN
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 transferYou’ve worked hard to build a life you love—now it’s time to decide what your money is meant to do. How it’s set up today is already shaping what reaches the people and causes closest to your heart tomorrow. Take a closer look at your money, so it can support your life now and benefit those you care about.
Have you thought about which assets are meant for living today and which ones you hope to pass on? Let’s connect to explore what each piece is supporting today and how it could show up for the people and causes you care about.
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Working tax efficiency into your financial strategyWhen it comes to retirement, a tax-efficient strategy can help preserve more of what you’ve built. Sometimes even small adjustments, like reviewing your withholdings or retirement contributions, can create opportunities. Take a look at 2026 tax brackets and the diversification strategies that may be right for you. ⬇️
If you’re struggling to reconcile stock market highs with concerns about the rising cost of living, check out this short clip with Thrivent’s Chief Financial & Investment Officer David Royal: https://bit.ly/3ReRHnO