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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13

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It’s important to remember that FAFSA must be submitted every year you want aid (grants, loans or work study). Mark your calendar well in advance and complete your application as soon as possible—some financial aid is first come, first served. Typically, the applications open on Oct. 1 for the next school year. Check here for dates and application info: https://bit.ly/4kxTLkO

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It’s important to remember that FAFSA must be submitted every year you want aid (grants, loans or work study). Mark your calendar well in advance and complete your application as soon as possible—some financial aid is first come, first served. Typically, the applications open on Oct. 1 for the next school year. Check here for dates and application info: https://bit.ly/4kxTLkO

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Are your retirement savings on track?

Want to help boost your 2025 tax savings? Let's connect to explore how you can balance your retirement goals with your day-to-day.

How much you need to save depends on your income, lifestyle and retirement goals. Connect with your financial advisor today to take advantage of urgent options...

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Begin your journey on Thrivent’s Virtual Advice Team and discover a financial advisor career that aligns with your goals at a company dedicated to your long-term success. Explore our openings: thriventcareers.com/4u3SxCl

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Begin your journey on Thrivent’s Virtual Advice Team and discover a financial advisor career that aligns with your goals at a company dedicated to your long-term success. Explore our openings: thriventcareers.com/4u3SxCl

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How to know if you're saving enough for retirement

Roadblocks happen, but they don't have to stop your progress. Discover how to stay on track with your retirement goals. 👇

Sure, it’s important to save for retirement. But other major priorities, such as your kids’ tuition, or a big wedding to plan, could throw you off course.

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From education-specific accounts to general savings, different vehicles offer different rules, flexibility and potential tax advantages. The right mix depends on your timeline and goals. If you’re starting to save for college, take a look at this helpful overview of college savings plan options: https://bit.ly/3ZDyXPn

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From education-specific accounts to general savings, different vehicles offer different rules, flexibility and potential tax advantages. The right mix depends on your timeline and goals. If you’re starting to save for college, take a look at this helpful overview of college savings plan options: https://bit.ly/3ZDyXPn

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Explore a career built on meaningful work with unlimited potential. As a Thrivent financial advisor, you can choose the path that fits you best—whether that's starting as a virtual financial advisor, joining a team or leading a practice. Start your journey here 👉 thriventcareers.com/4a5fr2T

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Explore a career built on meaningful work with unlimited potential. As a Thrivent financial advisor, you can choose the path that fits you best—whether that's starting as a virtual financial advisor, joining a team or leading a practice. Start your journey here 👉 thriventcareers.com/4a5fr2T

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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

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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

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“Aid layering” is a spending strategy that can help you understand which funding sources to prioritize as you pay for college. This strategy suggests spending awards first and reaching for loans last—because a dollar borrowed is a dollar (+interest) that needs to be repaid. Here’s a snapshot of the spending order: 1️⃣ Need-based aid 2️⃣ Merit and other scholarships 3️⃣ 529 plans and savings 4️⃣ Household cash flow 5️⃣ Student loans You can discover more tips for prioritizing and planning for college costs here: https://bit.ly/4rS1sVv

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“Aid layering” is a spending strategy that can help you understand which funding sources to prioritize as you pay for college. This strategy suggests spending awards first and reaching for loans last—because a dollar borrowed is a dollar (+interest) that needs to be repaid. Here’s a snapshot of the spending order: 1️⃣ Need-based aid 2️⃣ Merit and other scholarships 3️⃣ 529 plans and savings 4️⃣ Household cash flow 5️⃣ Student loans You can discover more tips for prioritizing and planning for college costs here: https://bit.ly/4rS1sVv

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2026 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

April 15 is coming up, but you still have time to take action. See all the details on 2025 IRA contributions. ⬇️

The calendar has officially flipped to 2026, but you can still contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2025 tax year.

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.

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