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Did you know that today is Random Acts of Kindness Day? Today is the perfect opportunity to do good, spread joy, and live generously. Whether it's a kind word, a helping hand, or participating in a Thrivent Action Team, you can brighten someone else's day in countless ways. Kindness has a ripple effect, no matter how big the gesture is. Sometimes, the simplest acts have the biggest impact. Want to talk about how we can maximize the impact of your kindness and generosity? Let's talk! Give me a call at (618) 345-4900 and we can set up a time to chat!

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Did you know that today is Random Acts of Kindness Day? Today is the perfect opportunity to do good, spread joy, and live generously. Whether it's a kind word, a helping hand, or participating in a Thrivent Action Team, you can brighten someone else's day in countless ways. Kindness has a ripple effect, no matter how big the gesture is. Sometimes, the simplest acts have the biggest impact. Want to talk about how we can maximize the impact of your kindness and generosity? Let's talk! Give me a call at (618) 345-4900 and we can set up a time to chat!

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Eckhardt Financial Group is hiring! We’re looking for a friendly, professional, and dependable Receptionist to join our Collinsville office. This role is often the first point of contact for our clients and plays a vital role in shaping their overall experience. The ideal candidate is welcoming, organized, and enjoys supporting a busy, collaborative team. Interested in joining our team? Follow this link to apply: https://thrivent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/IL---Collinsville/Receptionist_REQ-45718-2

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Eckhardt Financial Group is hiring! We’re looking for a friendly, professional, and dependable Receptionist to join our Collinsville office. This role is often the first point of contact for our clients and plays a vital role in shaping their overall experience. The ideal candidate is welcoming, organized, and enjoys supporting a busy, collaborative team. Interested in joining our team? Follow this link to apply: https://thrivent.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/IL---Collinsville/Receptionist_REQ-45718-2

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🥐 Happy Croissant Day! Good things take time to rise—just like your savings! Stay consistent, and your financial goals will grow. For For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social. #FinancialFriday #EFGThrivent

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🥐 Happy Croissant Day! Good things take time to rise—just like your savings! Stay consistent, and your financial goals will grow. For For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social. #FinancialFriday #EFGThrivent

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Best 529 Plans of 2026

✨ Invest in their future — and yours. Save for a student’s college education while using a 529 plan strategically to support your retirement or estate planning. Connect with our team to learn how a 529 plan can help set your student up for a prosperous future. For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social.

Check out this year's best 529 plans and find the right plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.

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#FinancialWellnessMonth isn’t just about personal goals—it’s about building a legacy. Take time this month to think about the long-term: how can your financial decisions today benefit the next generation? For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social. #EFGThrivent #FinancialWellness

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#FinancialWellnessMonth isn’t just about personal goals—it’s about building a legacy. Take time this month to think about the long-term: how can your financial decisions today benefit the next generation? For disclosure information, see Thrivent.com/social. #EFGThrivent #FinancialWellness

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Six Changes to Social Security in 2026

Big changes come to Social Security every year—impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here’s what you need to know. While Thrivent does not provide specific legal or tax advice, we can partner with you and your tax professional or attorney. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.

Big changes come to Social Security every year, impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here's what you need to...

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✨ Reminder: Catching Whimsy with Bob Goff – On Demand Now! Step into a fresh perspective today: https://bit.ly/Whimsy2026 Ready to pursue joy and savor life’s possibilities in 2026? Step out of the cycle of endless planning and uncertainty and into the curiosity, delight, and possibility waiting for you every day. Hear from Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestseller Love Does, as he invites you to rest in God’s love and journey wide-eyed into a life rich with meaning, a faith alive with engagement, and a future shaped with intention. No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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✨ Reminder: Catching Whimsy with Bob Goff – On Demand Now! Step into a fresh perspective today: https://bit.ly/Whimsy2026 Ready to pursue joy and savor life’s possibilities in 2026? Step out of the cycle of endless planning and uncertainty and into the curiosity, delight, and possibility waiting for you every day. Hear from Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestseller Love Does, as he invites you to rest in God’s love and journey wide-eyed into a life rich with meaning, a faith alive with engagement, and a future shaped with intention. No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” #FinancialFriday

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“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.” #FinancialFriday

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New 2026 Tax Change Could Mean More for Your IRA and 401(k) Savings

📈 Take control of your retirement in 2026! Higher 401(k) and IRA contribution limits mean more power to grow your savings and secure your financial future. Connect with our team to make the most of these changes and create a plan tailored to your goals. While Thrivent does not provide specific legal or tax advice, we can partner with you and your tax professional or attorney. For additional disclosures, see Thrivent.com/social.

Here's how the new IRS inflation adjustments are increasing the contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA in the new year.

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2025 Market Review: Stocks and bonds rise despite challenges

Explore how strong equity gains, resilient bonds and tech-driven optimism shaped markets in 2025. ⬇️

Learn why markets delivered strong equity games and solid bond returns in 2025....

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