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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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A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty. Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fIaSQk See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty. Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals. For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fIaSQk See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Confession Time: Over the past few weeks, I've spent a lot of time researching players, studying rankings, analyzing matchups for the fantasy football season. It got me thinking. We naturally devote time to the things we enjoy. But just like fantasy football, your financial future benefits from having a game plan, reviewing results, and making adjustments when needed. And most fantasy football managers don't rely solely on their own opinions. They look for expert analysis, data, and additional perspectives to help make better decisions. The same can be true when it comes to your finances. If you're spending more time managing your fantasy football team than reviewing your financial plan, it may be worth finding a trusted resource to help you evaluate where you are and determine your next moves. I'd be happy to help. And based on my Week 1 results, you might not want my fantasy football advice... 😄 #FantasyFootball #FinancialPlanning #Thrivent See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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Confession Time: Over the past few weeks, I've spent a lot of time researching players, studying rankings, analyzing matchups for the fantasy football season. It got me thinking. We naturally devote time to the things we enjoy. But just like fantasy football, your financial future benefits from having a game plan, reviewing results, and making adjustments when needed. And most fantasy football managers don't rely solely on their own opinions. They look for expert analysis, data, and additional perspectives to help make better decisions. The same can be true when it comes to your finances. If you're spending more time managing your fantasy football team than reviewing your financial plan, it may be worth finding a trusted resource to help you evaluate where you are and determine your next moves. I'd be happy to help. And based on my Week 1 results, you might not want my fantasy football advice... 😄 #FantasyFootball #FinancialPlanning #Thrivent See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures

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21st Century Medicare Planning to Protect Your Healthcare Rights and Retirement Savings Tuesday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. How to Avoid Confusion About Medicare. If you're confused about Medicare, join the crowd, and discover ways to make plan decisions that are best for you. Medicare Coach Emily Gang offers an overview of Medicare and suggestions for choosing your plan and saving money once you're enrolled. Register now to reserve your spot! Disclosure: No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 6034756.2 Registration Link: bit.ly/21stCenturyMedicare_SoutheastTMN-FA

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21st Century Medicare Planning to Protect Your Healthcare Rights and Retirement Savings Tuesday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. How to Avoid Confusion About Medicare. If you're confused about Medicare, join the crowd, and discover ways to make plan decisions that are best for you. Medicare Coach Emily Gang offers an overview of Medicare and suggestions for choosing your plan and saving money once you're enrolled. Register now to reserve your spot! Disclosure: No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 6034756.2 Registration Link: bit.ly/21stCenturyMedicare_SoutheastTMN-FA

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When I tell people I'm a financial advisor, many assume I spend most of my day managing investments or recommending stocks. While that's certainly part of what I do, it's actually a much smaller part than most people think. What I really enjoy is sitting down with people and having conversations around questions like: • Are we saving enough for retirement? • What would happen to my family if something happened to me? • How do I care for aging parents while still preparing for my own future? • Should I pay off debt or invest? • When can I realistically retire? • What can I do to make sure I'm not a burden on my children later in life? • How do I make smart financial decisions without feeling overwhelmed? My job isn't about picking stocks. It's about helping people gain clarity and confidence around the financial decisions that matter most to them. Many of the most important financial conversations aren't about investments at all. They're about family, goals, priorities, and helping people navigate life's transitions with confidence. If any of this resonates with you, I'd love to connect. Feel free to send me a message or reach out anytime. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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When I tell people I'm a financial advisor, many assume I spend most of my day managing investments or recommending stocks. While that's certainly part of what I do, it's actually a much smaller part than most people think. What I really enjoy is sitting down with people and having conversations around questions like: • Are we saving enough for retirement? • What would happen to my family if something happened to me? • How do I care for aging parents while still preparing for my own future? • Should I pay off debt or invest? • When can I realistically retire? • What can I do to make sure I'm not a burden on my children later in life? • How do I make smart financial decisions without feeling overwhelmed? My job isn't about picking stocks. It's about helping people gain clarity and confidence around the financial decisions that matter most to them. Many of the most important financial conversations aren't about investments at all. They're about family, goals, priorities, and helping people navigate life's transitions with confidence. If any of this resonates with you, I'd love to connect. Feel free to send me a message or reach out anytime. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Can you check off any of these boxes? ✅ Loved ones depend on you for income ✅ Don’t want to pass large debts onto others ✅ Want to leave a legacy If you checked any of the boxes, you should consider how life insurance can help you protect what’s most important to you: https://bit.ly/47eNLJh

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Can you check off any of these boxes? ✅ Loved ones depend on you for income ✅ Don’t want to pass large debts onto others ✅ Want to leave a legacy If you checked any of the boxes, you should consider how life insurance can help you protect what’s most important to you: https://bit.ly/47eNLJh

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Brisket update... As I work through everything I need to do to get ready to smoke the brisket, I knew there was one important task I’d been putting off. Cleaning out the smoker. I’ll admit, I was dreading it a little. It had been many tasty cooks since the last cleaning. But when I opened it up and took a closer look, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had built it up to be in my head. It definitely needed some attention. I grabbed my trusty shop vac, cleaned out the ashes, and used some elbow grease with a scouring pad to get it ready for the brisket. Sound familiar? Sometimes there’s something we know we should look at, but we keep putting it off because we’re not sure what we’ll find. Maybe it’s opening an account statement, reviewing an old 401(k), checking insurance coverage, or finally getting around to creating an estate plan. Most of the time, the anticipation is worse than the reality. You don’t have to do everything yourself. If you’ve been thinking “I need to take a closer look at this,” but aren’t sure where to start, I’d be happy to help you sort through it and develop a plan. A little time spent reviewing things today can help prevent bigger headaches down the road. The good news - the smoker is cleaned up and ready to go. I was in Minnesota this past weekend to visit my mom and this weekend is booked, so the brisket will have to wait one more week. But it is almost brisket time! Pictures to come! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Brisket update... As I work through everything I need to do to get ready to smoke the brisket, I knew there was one important task I’d been putting off. Cleaning out the smoker. I’ll admit, I was dreading it a little. It had been many tasty cooks since the last cleaning. But when I opened it up and took a closer look, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I had built it up to be in my head. It definitely needed some attention. I grabbed my trusty shop vac, cleaned out the ashes, and used some elbow grease with a scouring pad to get it ready for the brisket. Sound familiar? Sometimes there’s something we know we should look at, but we keep putting it off because we’re not sure what we’ll find. Maybe it’s opening an account statement, reviewing an old 401(k), checking insurance coverage, or finally getting around to creating an estate plan. Most of the time, the anticipation is worse than the reality. You don’t have to do everything yourself. If you’ve been thinking “I need to take a closer look at this,” but aren’t sure where to start, I’d be happy to help you sort through it and develop a plan. A little time spent reviewing things today can help prevent bigger headaches down the road. The good news - the smoker is cleaned up and ready to go. I was in Minnesota this past weekend to visit my mom and this weekend is booked, so the brisket will have to wait one more week. But it is almost brisket time! Pictures to come! See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Steady growth, stubborn inflation: Q3 2026 market outlook

Economic growth remains solid, but investors continue to face questions around inflation, interest rates and AI-driven market expectations. Explore Thrivent's 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook for perspective on what may lie ahead. ⬇️

A look at the market environment and investment themes expected to drive Q3 2026.

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Pickup day finally arrived. Coolers loaded. Freezer ready. Half a cow headed home. Looking at a freezer full of beef, it’s easy to focus on the result. But what made it possible? • Finding the freezer • Cleaning it up • Determining the cut sheet • Coordinating coolers for pick up • Making sure we had enough room The results are what you notice, but they’re often built on planning, preparation, and help from others along the way. The same is often true when working toward financial goals. If you'd like help with your financial plan or have questions you’d like to talk through, I'm always happy to help. Feel free to grab time on my calendar or send me a message: https://calendly.com/jim-tuenge-thrivent Now the real fun begins. What should I cook first? See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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Pickup day finally arrived. Coolers loaded. Freezer ready. Half a cow headed home. Looking at a freezer full of beef, it’s easy to focus on the result. But what made it possible? • Finding the freezer • Cleaning it up • Determining the cut sheet • Coordinating coolers for pick up • Making sure we had enough room The results are what you notice, but they’re often built on planning, preparation, and help from others along the way. The same is often true when working toward financial goals. If you'd like help with your financial plan or have questions you’d like to talk through, I'm always happy to help. Feel free to grab time on my calendar or send me a message: https://calendly.com/jim-tuenge-thrivent Now the real fun begins. What should I cook first? See thrivent.com/social for important disclosure information.

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The freezer solved the problem of where I was going to store the cow. But I decided not to stop there. • Sanded everything down. • Prepped it with primer. • Finished it with paint. It took more time and a little more effort… and honestly, it wasn’t necessary. But it made a big difference in how it turned out. Same idea with a financial plan. Getting it in place is one step. Taking the time to strengthen it, clean it up, and make sure it’s built to last can make a meaningful difference over time. If you want a second look at what you’ve put in place, I’m always happy to talk it through with you. Feel free to grab time on my calendar or send me a message: https://calendly.com/jim-tuenge-thrivent

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The freezer solved the problem of where I was going to store the cow. But I decided not to stop there. • Sanded everything down. • Prepped it with primer. • Finished it with paint. It took more time and a little more effort… and honestly, it wasn’t necessary. But it made a big difference in how it turned out. Same idea with a financial plan. Getting it in place is one step. Taking the time to strengthen it, clean it up, and make sure it’s built to last can make a meaningful difference over time. If you want a second look at what you’ve put in place, I’m always happy to talk it through with you. Feel free to grab time on my calendar or send me a message: https://calendly.com/jim-tuenge-thrivent

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