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Charitable bunching: A smart way to maximize your giving & tax deductions

Charitable giving is one of the most powerful ways to live your values, support your community and create a lasting legacy. To make the most of your generosity, consider a strategy called charitable bunching. By grouping multiple years of donations into a single tax year, you may be able to increase your deductions—while still supporting the causes you love every year. Explore whether charitable bunching is right for you. ⬇️ Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

Discover how charitable bunching can help you make the most of your generosity and unlock valuable tax savings. Learn how this strategy works, who it benefits...

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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 us today if you want to discuss if this is right for you. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI 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 us today if you want to discuss if this is right for you. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Your business depends on the people who help it thrive every day. Key person life insurance can help protect your company from the financial impact of losing a critical team member. Discover how it can help safeguard your business and support continuity when it matters most: https://bit.ly/4eXRvkE

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Your business depends on the people who help it thrive every day. Key person life insurance can help protect your company from the financial impact of losing a critical team member. Discover how it can help safeguard your business and support continuity when it matters most: https://bit.ly/4eXRvkE

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Meet our summer intern, Ben Lewis! Ben is a senior at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he studies economics and financial markets along with physics. He also competes as a Division I Nordic skier. Ben is working alongside the Thrivent-Blaine team, gaining hands-on experience. Outside of the office, you’ll find him Nordic ski training or at the Oglivie Racetrack competing in Midwest Modified car races on a dirt track. We’re excited to have him part of the team this summer!

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Meet our summer intern, Ben Lewis! Ben is a senior at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he studies economics and financial markets along with physics. He also competes as a Division I Nordic skier. Ben is working alongside the Thrivent-Blaine team, gaining hands-on experience. Outside of the office, you’ll find him Nordic ski training or at the Oglivie Racetrack competing in Midwest Modified car races on a dirt track. We’re excited to have him part of the team this summer!

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Landing back home at MSP this morning, there was a luggage delay, as a critical delivery came first off of our plane. It was a powerful testament to a service member as they arrived home this morning in a flag draped coffin. A full honor guard, police, sheriff, state patrol, and apparently the family of the fallen were present. Late luggage was the last of my concerns as we took the time to appreciate our service members and their families.

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Landing back home at MSP this morning, there was a luggage delay, as a critical delivery came first off of our plane. It was a powerful testament to a service member as they arrived home this morning in a flag draped coffin. A full honor guard, police, sheriff, state patrol, and apparently the family of the fallen were present. Late luggage was the last of my concerns as we took the time to appreciate our service members and their families.

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Congratulations Blaine Bengals seniors recognized last night at the Blaine Community Scholarship ceremony. We are pleased to be part of the $3 million presented to students through the years. We presented a scholarship to Zahraa Abed who will be studying at the U of M Twin Cities in Business Finance, Risk Management & Insurance.

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Congratulations Blaine Bengals seniors recognized last night at the Blaine Community Scholarship ceremony. We are pleased to be part of the $3 million presented to students through the years. We presented a scholarship to Zahraa Abed who will be studying at the U of M Twin Cities in Business Finance, Risk Management & Insurance.

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What is portfolio rebalancing? Tips to maintain your target investment mix

Is now the time to rebalance your portfolio? Over time, market shifts can expose you to more risk than you intended. Rebalancing is usually necessary on a periodic basis to help restore your portfolio to your target allocations. Here are 3 reasons why it may be time to rebalance. 👇

Keeping your investments on track isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it process. Over time, market shifts can throw off your portfolio’s balance, exposing you to more...

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Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare and Medicaid don’t provide the extended care coverage they expect. That’s why having a long-term care strategy can be an essential part of your financial plan. Not only does it help protect your savings—it can also preserve your choices. Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

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Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare and Medicaid don’t provide the extended care coverage they expect. That’s why having a long-term care strategy can be an essential part of your financial plan. Not only does it help protect your savings—it can also preserve your choices. Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

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For the 15th consecutive year, Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/4cVuu2j

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For the 15th consecutive year, Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/4cVuu2j

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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.

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.

Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.

Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. thrivent.com/privacy-and-security/disclosures.

Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA’s Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.

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For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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