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Multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) vs. certificate of deposit (CD)

Certificates of deposit and multi-year guarantee annuities can both help offer predictability to your portfolio, particularly in an uncertain market. Here’s how to know which might make sense for you. 36386k-2

Multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs) and certificates of deposit (CDs) are two solutions that help protect your money while providing the opportunity to...

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Charitable giving & financial planning: Strategies to maximize impact

If giving is important to you, consider a strategy that maximizes your charitable impact.

Learn how to make the most of your charitable donations with strategies that align your giving goals with financial planning while maximizing tax benefits.

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Financial confidence starts with a plan. That's why every Thrivent client's financial plan is built around the financial house framework, which offers a practical way to prioritize what matters, strengthen your financial foundation and adapt as life changes. Ready to create your own blueprint? Let's connect. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Financial confidence starts with a plan. That's why every Thrivent client's financial plan is built around the financial house framework, which offers a practical way to prioritize what matters, strengthen your financial foundation and adapt as life changes. Ready to create your own blueprint? Let's connect. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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How qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) work: Rules, pros & cons

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a smart way to turn a required withdrawal into a meaningful gift. A QCD allows you to give directly from your IRA to a nonprofit you care about. It can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), potentially lower your taxable income and even help manage your future Medicare costs. Find out more. ⬇️

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) allow people 70½ or older to donate required minimum distributions (RMDs) from an individual retirement account (IRA)...

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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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Growth and stocks remain resilient, but rates rise: Q4 2026 market outlook

Higher rates. Resilient growth. New opportunities. Thrivent's Q4 2026 Market Outlook highlights why staying invested and maintaining a diversified portfolio remains important in today’s market environment. ⬇️

Resilient growth, higher rates, energy-driven inflation and the AI investment boom are shaping the market outlook.

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Donor-advised funds: Helping you help others

Being able to support the causes you care about can be one of the most meaningful parts of your financial journey. A donor-advised fund (DAF) may help you extend that impact even further. A DAF enables you to make charitable contributions now and qualify for a tax deduction, while recommending grants to your favorite charities on your own timeline. Over time, your fund may grow, creating even more dollars to give. Explore whether a DAF is right for you. ⬇️

Learn how donor-advised funds work, the potential tax benefits, and how DAFs can help you support the causes you care about with charitable giving.

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It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategy

Income, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last. Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️

A few time-sensitive choices today can help improve the longevity of your savings in retirement—and beyond.

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What is a variable annuity & how does it work?

A variable annuity offers several key features: income in retirement, potential tax-deferred growth based on market performance, and—depending on the contract—potential to pass money on to your heirs. Check out this article for more information and let’s connect if you want to discuss how an annuity could help you reach your retirement goals.

As you approach retirement, your focus may shift from building up a nest egg to ensuring you have ongoing income to cover expenses. A variable annuity is...

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Wealth transfer

You’ve worked hard to build a life you love—now it’s time to decide what your money is meant to do. How it’s set up today is already shaping what reaches the people and causes closest to your heart tomorrow. Take a closer look at your money, so it can support your life now and benefit those you care about.

Maximize your impact with a financial strategy that minimizes taxes.

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