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2024 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

It may be 2025, but you still have time to maximize your savings for the 2024 tax year. Explore how contributing to an IRA can help boost your retirement savings and find answers to the most common IRA questions.

The calendar has officially flipped to 2025, but you can still contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2024 tax year.

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Trust services

Have you ever thought about setting up a family trust, or do you want to make sure your current trust is structured correctly for all of life's changes. Whether your goal is financial stability or preserving family harmony after you’re gone, we’re here to help. Get professional guidance on how to create a trust. Together, we’ll create a trust that can be administered with the best interests of future generations and your community in mind. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SWqIe8 See Thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

Experienced financial advisors, Thrivent trust professionals, attorneys and financial analysts ready to meet your trust needs. High rating, more than .4...

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How to start an emergency fund—the right way

Planning ahead for emergencies can help reduce your stress as they happen. 💡 Here are tips to start an emergency fund.

When Ben Franklin declared that nothing is certain except death and taxes, he probably could have added unplanned expenses to the list. Because where money...

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5 simple retirement planning questions to ask yourself

Living your best life post-retirement requires planning. Are you on track? Check-in with yourself using these questions. ⬇️

Your retirement years can be some of the best of your life, but reaching your financial and lifestyle goals requires planning. Here are five questions to help...

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Calling all public servants! On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law! Almost 3 million Americans will receive a boost to their Social Security benefits. This bill restores full Social Security benefits to some public-sector employees, including teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others who have been affected by two provisions of current federal law — the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). If you are eligible for a government or public-service pension and would like to learn more about how this affects your Social Security benefits, contact me and I would be happy to meet with you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Calling all public servants! On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law! Almost 3 million Americans will receive a boost to their Social Security benefits. This bill restores full Social Security benefits to some public-sector employees, including teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others who have been affected by two provisions of current federal law — the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). If you are eligible for a government or public-service pension and would like to learn more about how this affects your Social Security benefits, contact me and I would be happy to meet with you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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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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Do you have a financial plan that's personalized to your goals and priorities? No matter what stage of life you're in, together we can create a plan that helps you feel confident. Here are six steps you can take to get started: 1. Use SMART goals to establish clarity. 2. Get a full understanding of your current financial situation. 3. Check the strength of your financial foundation. 4. Grow what you have today into what you need for tomorrow. 5. Build a mindful spending strategy for the years ahead. 6. Establish your legacy. Learn more about the six steps and how you can use them to build your plan: https://bit.ly/3V0AXQg Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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Do you have a financial plan that's personalized to your goals and priorities? No matter what stage of life you're in, together we can create a plan that helps you feel confident. Here are six steps you can take to get started: 1. Use SMART goals to establish clarity. 2. Get a full understanding of your current financial situation. 3. Check the strength of your financial foundation. 4. Grow what you have today into what you need for tomorrow. 5. Build a mindful spending strategy for the years ahead. 6. Establish your legacy. Learn more about the six steps and how you can use them to build your plan: https://bit.ly/3V0AXQg Disclosures: thrivent.com/social

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Happy New Year! Wishing your family a very blessed 2025.

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Happy New Year! Wishing your family a very blessed 2025.

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Estate planning guide: Essential documents & checklist

Discover some estate planning essentials in this article. Then let's talk through any questions you have.

What do you want to leave behind when you pass away? You want to know your loved ones are taken care of, and that all you've accumulated throughout your life...

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Why does this matter? Not having a will or estate plan in place could mean: — your wishes aren’t honored — loved ones are left with a high tax bill — money is wasted on lawyer fees and court costs Let’s get your estate plan in place today so there’s a seamless tomorrow. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Why does this matter? Not having a will or estate plan in place could mean: — your wishes aren’t honored — loved ones are left with a high tax bill — money is wasted on lawyer fees and court costs Let’s get your estate plan in place today so there’s a seamless tomorrow. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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