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Feeling behind financially? Don’t fret—time is still on your side. With the right financial planning, you can take control of your money and work toward your goals with confidence—whether you want to buy a home, start a family, pay off student loans or something else. Here’s how to get started ➡️https://bit.ly/4r9sw2Y

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Feeling behind financially? Don’t fret—time is still on your side. With the right financial planning, you can take control of your money and work toward your goals with confidence—whether you want to buy a home, start a family, pay off student loans or something else. Here’s how to get started ➡️https://bit.ly/4r9sw2Y

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Legacy Living: Conversations Worth Having Now We all have plenty of time left…until we don’t. Whether it’s months, years, or decades from now, life can change in an instant — for you, a loved one, or a client. And we all want to avoid a frustrating end-of-life scavenger hunt. Closure Mapping helps bring peace of mind — and powerful outcomes. Use our bite-sized approach to create your own unique “Closure Map” to ensure your plans and wishes are honored. This interactive guide walks you through 40 steps — some tactical, some nostalgic, all customizable to your unique situation. There are three options to attend this webinar: Sept. 29 at 12:30 am or 7:30pm ET Sept. 30 at 9:30pm ET Register: tinyurl.com/5xf5wacp No products will be sold. Speakers are not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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Legacy Living: Conversations Worth Having Now We all have plenty of time left…until we don’t. Whether it’s months, years, or decades from now, life can change in an instant — for you, a loved one, or a client. And we all want to avoid a frustrating end-of-life scavenger hunt. Closure Mapping helps bring peace of mind — and powerful outcomes. Use our bite-sized approach to create your own unique “Closure Map” to ensure your plans and wishes are honored. This interactive guide walks you through 40 steps — some tactical, some nostalgic, all customizable to your unique situation. There are three options to attend this webinar: Sept. 29 at 12:30 am or 7:30pm ET Sept. 30 at 9:30pm ET Register: tinyurl.com/5xf5wacp No products will be sold. Speakers are not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

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Taxes play a big role in how far your money can go in retirement. Whether you’re early in your savings journey or approaching retirement, Thrivent's comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials in simple terms, from how different accounts are taxed to strategies for creating tax-efficient income. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MybMCS Still have questions? Let’s schedule time to review your financial plan through a tax-smart lens.

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Taxes play a big role in how far your money can go in retirement. Whether you’re early in your savings journey or approaching retirement, Thrivent's comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials in simple terms, from how different accounts are taxed to strategies for creating tax-efficient income. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MybMCS Still have questions? Let’s schedule time to review your financial plan through a tax-smart lens.

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Both traditional and Roth IRAs can be a powerful, tax-advantaged way to grow your retirement savings outside of a workplace plan. However, some key differences may impact your taxes, the timing of your withdrawals—and potentially your available savings. Wondering which option is right for you? Here’s what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3KcjPnB

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Both traditional and Roth IRAs can be a powerful, tax-advantaged way to grow your retirement savings outside of a workplace plan. However, some key differences may impact your taxes, the timing of your withdrawals—and potentially your available savings. Wondering which option is right for you? Here’s what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3KcjPnB

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How to invest for retirement: Account types & strategic moves

Investing for retirement can feel overwhelming. No matter where you are on your journey, the key is to be consistent and stick with it. A strong retirement investment strategy includes:​ ✔️ Portfolio diversification​ ✔️ Understanding your risk tolerance and adjusting over time​ ✔️ Investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s​ Learn more about investing for retirement. ⬇️

Investing for retirement takes planning, but it doesn't have to be complex. Lay the foundation by learning the basic strategies, investment types and tax...

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Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities: 👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster. 👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension 👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement. To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

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Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities: 👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster. 👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension 👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement. To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

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Annuities may help you take care of your family after you retire, by supporting your needs in a flexible way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jpD7Ss

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Annuities may help you take care of your family after you retire, by supporting your needs in a flexible way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jpD7Ss

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Taking Social Security early? Reasons to consider (with pros & cons)

Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration.​ Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying...

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Scammers have evolved their tactics, and their schemes have become more convincing and a lot harder to recognize. That’s why awareness matters. Protect yourself by staying up to date on the latest scams: https://bit.ly/492hx4g

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Scammers have evolved their tactics, and their schemes have become more convincing and a lot harder to recognize. That’s why awareness matters. Protect yourself by staying up to date on the latest scams: https://bit.ly/492hx4g

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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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