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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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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025 2nd Quarter Economic Update with Chuck Etzweieler (second offering). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Please join us for a timely update on the markets and economy. We had a number of you express interest in hearing from us about the daily market changes we...

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A Lifetime Gift Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. Register today: https://bit.ly/ALifetimeGift_Rupert When talking about what-if situations and death, the hardest part is knowing where to start. Get the tools to help you talk and prepare. We plan for weddings, college, vacation, and retirement. Why is it so hard to plan for death? Get tools to help you talk to loved ones and prepare at A Lifetime Gift when Certified Celebrant Shelly Halverson suggests open conversation and offers a practical checklist filled with encouraging instructions. The Lifetime Gift presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at: Kingdom Kidz 11 E. Third Steet Watsontown, PA 17777 Please register by Friday, April 25. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. 6034751.1

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A Lifetime Gift Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. Register today: https://bit.ly/ALifetimeGift_Rupert When talking about what-if situations and death, the hardest part is knowing where to start. Get the tools to help you talk and prepare. We plan for weddings, college, vacation, and retirement. Why is it so hard to plan for death? Get tools to help you talk to loved ones and prepare at A Lifetime Gift when Certified Celebrant Shelly Halverson suggests open conversation and offers a practical checklist filled with encouraging instructions. The Lifetime Gift presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at: Kingdom Kidz 11 E. Third Steet Watsontown, PA 17777 Please register by Friday, April 25. No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. 6034751.1

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Do you need life insurance? Questions to ask yourself & your family

Wondering 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.

From vacations to college dreams, creating life plans with loved ones is one of the many joys in life. But when it comes to more sensitive topics, like...

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How many times have you seen someone worry about finances while grieving the loss of a loved one? With life insurance, families can protect their financial futures—so they can focus on grieving and healing together during times of loss. Let’s connect and discuss how life insurance can be tailored to your needs. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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How many times have you seen someone worry about finances while grieving the loss of a loved one? With life insurance, families can protect their financial futures—so they can focus on grieving and healing together during times of loss. Let’s connect and discuss how life insurance can be tailored to your needs. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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The right financial product is the one that aligns with where you’re at in life. An annuity can provide stable, predictable income. Resonate with where you’re at and what your needs are? Let’s talk about how an annuity can fit into your overall financial plan. Guarantees based on the financial strength and claims paying ability of the product’s issuer. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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The right financial product is the one that aligns with where you’re at in life. An annuity can provide stable, predictable income. Resonate with where you’re at and what your needs are? Let’s talk about how an annuity can fit into your overall financial plan. Guarantees based on the financial strength and claims paying ability of the product’s issuer. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Market uncertainty: Tariffs and economic policy drive volatility

Uncertainty around economic and trade policies is weighing on confidence for both individuals and businesses. Read more from Thrivent's Chief Investment Strategist on current volatility and other market conditions.

It can be difficult for markets to assess the impact of tariffs because they can be added or removed quickly, and there isn’t always insight into what’s coming...

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Is early retirement right for you?

Curious how you can start your retirement sooner? Depending on your current income and expenses, it's possible. Here are things to keep in mind when considering if early retirement is right for you. ⬇️

For a growing number of Americans, the idea of working until their mid-60s or later and then kicking back in their remaining years simply isn’t appealing. They...

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Should you get life insurance in your 20s? 5 reasons to consider it

Life insurance may not be the first thing that comes to mind in your 20s. But did you know it can be more affordable when you’re younger and healthier?​ Here are some reasons to consider purchasing life insurance at an earlier age. ⬇️​ ​

When you have children or other dependents, the protection offered by life insurance can become a financial necessity. But that doesn't mean you have to put...

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Enjoy retirement income without the guesswork

You've spent years building your retirement nest egg—now let's make it work for you. Let's discuss how to turn your savings into steady, reliable income that lasts.

You’ve spent years building your retirement nest egg—now it’s time to make it work for you....

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