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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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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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Catch up with our latest news! We're excited about hosting great events this year and you can read about some of them in the Spring 2026 edition of our MVA Connections newsletter. You won't want to miss special evenings of fun and heart-warming inspiration in DeWitt and Cedar Rapids coming up in April. Click on the link for details and other timely information: https://bit.ly/48JsGGZ No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see thrivent.com/social.

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Catch up with our latest news! We're excited about hosting great events this year and you can read about some of them in the Spring 2026 edition of our MVA Connections newsletter. You won't want to miss special evenings of fun and heart-warming inspiration in DeWitt and Cedar Rapids coming up in April. Click on the link for details and other timely information: https://bit.ly/48JsGGZ No products will be sold. For additional disclosures, see thrivent.com/social.

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Exciting news! Thrivent has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the first time. Honored to be part of an organization recognized for its innovation, quality of management, financial soundness and commitment to long-term value. Learn more about this recognition here: https://bit.ly/466lt23

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Exciting news! Thrivent has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the first time. Honored to be part of an organization recognized for its innovation, quality of management, financial soundness and commitment to long-term value. Learn more about this recognition here: https://bit.ly/466lt23

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Thrivent investment leaders gathered on Jan. 13 to discuss their perspectives on the health of the markets and economy. Their conversation included a number of insights to help you navigate the shifting environment. Hear them review inflation, the labor market, AI and more: https://bit.ly/4sIMLFz

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Thrivent investment leaders gathered on Jan. 13 to discuss their perspectives on the health of the markets and economy. Their conversation included a number of insights to help you navigate the shifting environment. Hear them review inflation, the labor market, AI and more: https://bit.ly/4sIMLFz

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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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Ready to pursue joy and savor life’s possibilities in 2026? Register now for Catching Whimsy: A Fresh Start with Bob Goff! 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. On-demand starting January 1, 2026, and available through January 31. Register at https://bit.ly/Whimsy2026 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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Ready to pursue joy and savor life’s possibilities in 2026? Register now for Catching Whimsy: A Fresh Start with Bob Goff! 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. On-demand starting January 1, 2026, and available through January 31. Register at https://bit.ly/Whimsy2026 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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"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." - Proverbs 16:9

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"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." - Proverbs 16:9

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We hope you'll take a moment to read the latest edition of our Mississippi Valley Associates Connections newsletter. Click the link below to check out some holiday events that you won't want to miss and other timely information! https://www.thrivent.com/literature/mississippivalleyassociatesnewsletter.pdf

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We hope you'll take a moment to read the latest edition of our Mississippi Valley Associates Connections newsletter. Click the link below to check out some holiday events that you won't want to miss and other timely information! https://www.thrivent.com/literature/mississippivalleyassociatesnewsletter.pdf

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6 year-end financial tasks

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can distract us from other action items on our checklist. End the year on a strong note by refocusing on your finances. Take a look at these tasks to complete before Dec. 31.

As the year wraps up, take time to review your finances and set yourself up for success in the year ahead. Tackle the tasks before the deadlines hit.

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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