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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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May 2026 Market Update: Optimism inflates equities

Thrivent's May Market Update breaks down what’s driving recent volatility, how stocks and bonds are responding, and why staying diversified and focused on fundamentals remains important.

Moderating growth, steady inflation and ongoing global uncertainty are shaping our outlook.

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As a parent, you already know the values you want to instill in your kids. But figuring out how to teach them isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to money. The good news? Raising money-smart kids doesn’t require a lesson plan—just simple, everyday moments. Small habits practiced together can build financial discipline that grows with them. 🙌 These five are a great place to start. ⬆️

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As a parent, you already know the values you want to instill in your kids. But figuring out how to teach them isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to money. The good news? Raising money-smart kids doesn’t require a lesson plan—just simple, everyday moments. Small habits practiced together can build financial discipline that grows with them. 🙌 These five are a great place to start. ⬆️

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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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2026 IRA contribution deadline: There's still time to maximize your savings

April 15 is coming up, but you still have time to take action. See all the details on 2025 IRA contributions. ⬇️

The calendar has officially flipped to 2026, but you can still contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2025 tax year.

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Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money. 🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.

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Technology has made impersonation scams more convincing—and more frightening than ever. Criminals can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice, spoof their phone number and create a false sense of emergency to pressure you into sending them money. 🚩 If you ever receive a call like this, hang up and reach out to your loved one directly. When in doubt, contact the police.

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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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As retirement gets closer, your financial focus may shift, and reassessing your risk tolerance becomes even more important. Here’s why. 👇 Your goals, time horizon and comfort level with market swings likely look different than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Your portfolio should reflect that. This guide can help you understand how risk tolerance works, why it matters and what influences it: https://bit.ly/49cq5pt Let’s review your strategy together and make sure your investments support your next chapter.

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As retirement gets closer, your financial focus may shift, and reassessing your risk tolerance becomes even more important. Here’s why. 👇 Your goals, time horizon and comfort level with market swings likely look different than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Your portfolio should reflect that. This guide can help you understand how risk tolerance works, why it matters and what influences it: https://bit.ly/49cq5pt Let’s review your strategy together and make sure your investments support your next chapter.

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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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Interest rates are shifting. Understanding the purpose and timeline of your cash can help you decide whether and how to invest it for optimal returns. Ask yourself two questions. ⬇️ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Interest rates are shifting. Understanding the purpose and timeline of your cash can help you decide whether and how to invest it for optimal returns. Ask yourself two questions. ⬇️ See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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