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Thinking of selling your home and renting during retirement? Whether you’re nearing retirement or already there, here are a few pros and cons to consider before making the move. 🏠 Owning provides stability, but home maintenance and the rising cost of utilities and insurance can be challenging. 🔑 Renting may offer greater flexibility and fewer responsibilities, but rising rents and housing uncertainty may pose a risk. Weighing your options? Let’s connect. Together, we can evaluate your goals, finances and future plans and determine the best path forward for you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Thinking of selling your home and renting during retirement? Whether you’re nearing retirement or already there, here are a few pros and cons to consider before making the move. 🏠 Owning provides stability, but home maintenance and the rising cost of utilities and insurance can be challenging. 🔑 Renting may offer greater flexibility and fewer responsibilities, but rising rents and housing uncertainty may pose a risk. Weighing your options? Let’s connect. Together, we can evaluate your goals, finances and future plans and determine the best path forward for you. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Financial literacy for teens: 6 lessons about money management

One of the greatest gifts you can offer your teenager is teaching them about money. In a few years, they'll face financial decisions that demand a long-term perspective. Here are ways to start the conversation. ⬇️

Teenagers tend to live in the here and now, especially when it comes to money. In just a few short years, however, they'll need to make important financial...

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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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Celebrating 20 years of Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds

Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds is celebrating its 20th anniversary! This milestone builds on over 50 years of Thrivent offering mutual funds to help clients achieve long-term growth. If you’re looking for flexible, convenient investment solutions that evolve with life’s changes and your financial needs, let’s connect. Together, we can review your financial plan and support your investing goals.

Marking two decades of strong performance through market cycles, we celebrate the 20-year journey of Thrivent Asset Allocation Funds.

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Disability income insurance: What it is & how it works

Disability insurance can protect your most valuable asset – your ability to earn an income. Here are important things to know about disability income insurance. ⬇️

No one expects to get sick or injured. But 1 in 4 of today's 20-year-olds can expect to experience a disabling event before they reach retirement age, whether...

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Budgeting 101: Definition, purpose & types

Your budget should work for you, not against you. Align your spending, saving and giving with your values—without guilt or stress. Start building a budget that supports your goals today.

Setting a budget can be a powerful tool to help you align everyday money decisions with your values. It can help you spend, save, invest and give without much...

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How an allowance for kids teaches financial lessons for adulthood

Looking for a way to teach your children the value of money? An allowance can help them understand the basics of budgeting and saving. Here are some things to consider before giving out an allowance. ⬇️

Educating children about money goes well beyond knowing how many quarters are in a dollar. You also can teach them that money represents something that can be...

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Just married? Now’s a great time to align on what generosity looks like for your family. Have a conversation with your loved one about how you want to give, serve and support the causes you care about—together. If you want to discuss how to integrate generosity into your financial plan, let’s schedule time to meet. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Just married? Now’s a great time to align on what generosity looks like for your family. Have a conversation with your loved one about how you want to give, serve and support the causes you care about—together. If you want to discuss how to integrate generosity into your financial plan, let’s schedule time to meet. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Are you and your partner on the same page about your finances? Having a clear understanding of each other’s financial perspectives and goals can bring you closer as a couple. Here are tips for starting those conversations: https://bit.ly/4iAWWph

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Are you and your partner on the same page about your finances? Having a clear understanding of each other’s financial perspectives and goals can bring you closer as a couple. Here are tips for starting those conversations: https://bit.ly/4iAWWph

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So you’ve graduated college. 🎓Congratulations! Now what? Start with updating or creating your budget. Your financial situation may have changed after graduating and you’ll want to revisit your spending and saving goals. Here are additional financial considerations for recent grads: https://bit.ly/4lQH195

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So you’ve graduated college. 🎓Congratulations! Now what? Start with updating or creating your budget. Your financial situation may have changed after graduating and you’ll want to revisit your spending and saving goals. Here are additional financial considerations for recent grads: https://bit.ly/4lQH195

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