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Investing & taxes: Understanding tax on dividends, interest & capital gains

Understanding how dividends, interest and capital gains are taxed can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get the basics here. ⬇️

Taxes may not be the most exciting aspect of investing, but it's important to understand the basics of how they impact your investment income.

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Retirement savings by age: What's average & what's recommended

Curious if your retirement savings are on track? Averages can be helpful, but they’re not the whole story. See where you stand and explore tips for retirement savings by age. 👇

Wondering if your retirement savings are on track? Learn how much people have saved by age on average and what those numbers can—and can't—tell you...

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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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If you’re looking for simple ways to help reduce your taxable income, you may have more options than you realize. These 7 strategies can help you become more tax efficient over time. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KB47mJ

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If you’re looking for simple ways to help reduce your taxable income, you may have more options than you realize. These 7 strategies can help you become more tax efficient over time. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KB47mJ

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Saving for retirement? Here’s something to consider: different accounts come with different tax implications. By spreading your savings across taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts, you can give yourself more flexibility in retirement. This makes it easier for you to manage withdrawals, avoid tax spikes and lower your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). Get in touch to discuss the right approach for your unique situation. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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Saving for retirement? Here’s something to consider: different accounts come with different tax implications. By spreading your savings across taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts, you can give yourself more flexibility in retirement. This makes it easier for you to manage withdrawals, avoid tax spikes and lower your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). Get in touch to discuss the right approach for your unique situation. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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When you’re raising a young family, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling competing priorities: housing costs, daycare, groceries and everything in between. And all too often, future goals get put on the back burner. 🎯 Here’s a helpful tip: A few simple, tax-friendly moves can help your money stretch a little further today and make a meaningful difference tomorrow. Get in touch if you’d like to talk through how to incorporate these into your overall financial plan. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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When you’re raising a young family, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling competing priorities: housing costs, daycare, groceries and everything in between. And all too often, future goals get put on the back burner. 🎯 Here’s a helpful tip: A few simple, tax-friendly moves can help your money stretch a little further today and make a meaningful difference tomorrow. Get in touch if you’d like to talk through how to incorporate these into your overall financial plan. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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If you’re relatively new to investing, understanding the basics of how realized gains and losses are taxed can help you make smarter decisions. These 4 rules are a great place to start. 📌 For more, check out this guide: https://bit.ly/4p4h9Hn

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If you’re relatively new to investing, understanding the basics of how realized gains and losses are taxed can help you make smarter decisions. These 4 rules are a great place to start. 📌 For more, check out this guide: https://bit.ly/4p4h9Hn

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Many people approaching retirement feel unprepared or unsure whether their investments are positioned appropriately for this stage of life. ➡️ Before refining your strategy, it helps to revisit three core factors: your goals, your time horizon and your risk tolerance. Together, they can reveal whether your current allocation still supports what you need in the years ahead. If you’re wondering whether you’re on track, let’s talk. We can review your investing strategy together and build a financial plan that supports you now—and throughout retirement. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Many people approaching retirement feel unprepared or unsure whether their investments are positioned appropriately for this stage of life. ➡️ Before refining your strategy, it helps to revisit three core factors: your goals, your time horizon and your risk tolerance. Together, they can reveal whether your current allocation still supports what you need in the years ahead. If you’re wondering whether you’re on track, let’s talk. We can review your investing strategy together and build a financial plan that supports you now—and throughout retirement. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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If investing feels like the one thing you haven’t been able to cross off your checklist, don’t stress. The key is getting started—no matter the amount. And when you’re in your 20s and 30s, time is on your side. Small contributions today can turn into meaningful growth over time. Here’s how to begin investing on a tight budget ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jAJ3tt

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If investing feels like the one thing you haven’t been able to cross off your checklist, don’t stress. The key is getting started—no matter the amount. And when you’re in your 20s and 30s, time is on your side. Small contributions today can turn into meaningful growth over time. Here’s how to begin investing on a tight budget ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jAJ3tt

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The first step to building a portfolio? Choosing the right asset mix. A diversified portfolio may include: ✅ Cash ✅ Stocks ✅ Bonds ✅ Mutual funds and ETFs Each plays a different role. Some help manage and grow your money, others add stability or spread out your risk. The key is finding the mix that fits your goals, timeline and comfort level. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/45HHnZe

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The first step to building a portfolio? Choosing the right asset mix. A diversified portfolio may include: ✅ Cash ✅ Stocks ✅ Bonds ✅ Mutual funds and ETFs Each plays a different role. Some help manage and grow your money, others add stability or spread out your risk. The key is finding the mix that fits your goals, timeline and comfort level. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/45HHnZe

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