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2nd Quarter 2024 Market Review: Goldilocks returns

In this recap of second quarter markets, Thrivent Asset Management discusses how markets were unstable early on, but evened out at the end of the quarter. Learn more in the 2nd Quarter Market Review.

Second quarter proved to be something of a goldilocks environment, where growth was slow, sustaining optimism that the economy may see a soft landing.

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May 2024 Market Update: April showers dampen investors’ optimism

Markets experienced a bit of bumpy road in April. Read more about why Thrivent Asset Management is promoting patience for both stock and bond investing in the May 2024 Market Update.

April market volatility providing challenges for investors.

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March 2024 Market Update: AI points stocks to new highs

Take a look at Thrivent’s March 2024 Market Update to learn why we think February’s economic data supports a soft landing in the markets and an eventual easing of monetary policy.

The economy continues to remain (surprisingly) resilient, and we continue to remain optimistic on stocks and positive on bonds, although the fixed income path...

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2023 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

Maximize your retirement savings by fully contributing to your IRA before the April 15 tax deadline. For more details on IRA contribution limits. 👇

The calendar may be on the verge of flipping over to 2024, but you still can contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA), even after the new year...

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Take some time for a debt check-in and review your goals for paying down debt. If you find that you’ve gone off track, consider ways you can change your spending habits.

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Ready, set, retire: Thrivent looks at retirement readiness

Whether your retirement savings are on track or behind schedule, these 6 steps can help boost your retirement readiness in 2023 and beyond.

Anxious about having enough for retirement? You're not alone. According to Thrivent's 2022 Retirement Readiness Survey*, most Americans have mixed feelings...

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