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Financial planning for millennials: A comprehensive guide

Does it feel like every financial goal is competing for the same dollars? This guide offers 7 ways to prioritize your money and make progress toward what matters most. ⬇️ Let’s talk about what’s competing for your attention and how we can build a financial plan to address it.

For Millennials in particular, learning how to set financial goals can help reduce stress and make dreams like a first home or saving for retirement possible.

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Basics of a financial plan: What it is & getting started

Feel like financial responsibilities are pulling you in different directions? A financial plan can help you connect the dots between where you are, where you want to go and what matters most along the way.

People often talk about financial plans when discussing their money and savings goals. But exactly what is a financial plan?

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Put your savings to work for what’s next

You've worked hard to build your retirement savings—now help them work smarter for you. Retirement may last longer than you think, so the choices you make today can help you prepare for what’s next. Explore strategies that can help turn your savings into reliable income and help you feel more confident in the years ahead. ⬇️

You've worked hard to build your savings. Now see how those savings can support the income you need throughout retirement.

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Your super catch-up window is here

Between ages 60 and 63, you may have an exclusive opportunity to contribute more to your retirement through the super catch-up provision. This means you can: • See if you qualify and how much extra you may be eligible to contribute. • Understand the factors that may influence this decision. • Evaluate if contributing more—or another strategy—makes the most sense for your goals. Learn more about how this limited-time option could help you make the most of your retirement savings if this option is available to you. ⬇️

Between ages 60 and 63, you may have a unique opportunity to boost your retirement savings through the super catch-up provision, if your employer’s retirement...

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Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️. This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers: • Dependable interest • Tax-deferred earnings • Protection from market risk Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/3RA8u4Z See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️. This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers: • Dependable interest • Tax-deferred earnings • Protection from market risk Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/3RA8u4Z See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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How to offset inflation's impact on your retirement savings

Inflation can sneak up fast, affecting how far your money can go each day. Many people are already feeling the impact of higher prices. Learn how to prepare and take steps to help your money stretch further in retirement. 👇

Worried your retirement investments and accounts won't keep up with inflation? Get tips—including steps on how to hedge your investments—to help offset its...

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August 2026 Market Update: Strong economy, higher yields

The market continues to navigate a changing landscape. While technology and AI remain important drivers, leadership is expanding into areas like financials and energy. Combined with a resilient economy and attractive bond yields, diversification remains as important as ever. Read Thrivent's August Market Update for more. ⬇️

Strong economic growth, broadening market leadership and attractive bond yields remain key market themes.

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What is a multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) & how does it work?

Which one of the following tools have you used to help add predictability to your portfolio during periods of market uncertainty? 1. Certificate of deposit (CD) 2. High-yield savings account 3. Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA) If you’ve never heard of a MYGA before, you’re not alone. Let’s explore what it is and how it might work for you. 36386k

When you're looking for investment solutions that offer stability and security—especially in an uncertain market—your options aren't just limited to CDs and...

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What’s the new expectation for Federal interest rate cuts? Hear Thrivent’s Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe share his predictions: https://bit.ly/4cw8MQF

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What’s the new expectation for Federal interest rate cuts? Hear Thrivent’s Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe share his predictions: https://bit.ly/4cw8MQF

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2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook: Caution is warranted, but stay the course

Market volatility may remain elevated—but long term discipline still matters. Thrivent's 2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook explores why staying invested, with a more defensive posture, can help investors navigate ongoing uncertainty. ⬇️

Maintain exposure to markets while incorporating defensive allocations to navigate continued volatility.

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