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Navigating open enrollment: 5 ways to make the best choices for your family
Open enrollment is your opportunity to make choices that will protect and support your family throughout the year. Take a look at this helpful guide before you get started. Let’s connect if you want to discuss which options are the right fit for your family’s needs.
Charitable bunching: A smart way to maximize your giving & tax deductions
Charitable giving is one of the most powerful ways to live your values, support your community and create a lasting legacy. To make the most of your generosity, consider a strategy called charitable bunching. By grouping multiple years of donations into a single tax year, you may be able to increase your deductions—while still supporting the causes you love every year. Explore whether charitable bunching is right for you. ⬇️ Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Should you get life insurance in your 20s? 5 reasons to consider it
Life insurance may not be the first thing that comes to mind in your 20s. But did you know it can be more affordable when you’re younger and healthier? Here are some reasons to consider purchasing life insurance at an earlier age. ⬇️
How the cash value of life insurance works
Your life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home. Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.
Your super catch-up window is here
Between ages 60 and 63, you may have an exclusive opportunity to contribute more to your retirement through the super catch-up provision. This means you can: • See if you qualify and how much extra you may be eligible to contribute. • Understand the factors that may influence this decision. • Evaluate if contributing more—or another strategy—makes the most sense for your goals. Learn more about how this limited-time option could help you make the most of your retirement savings if this option is available to you. ⬇️
It’s not too late to strengthen your income strategy
Income, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last. Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️
Put your savings to work for what’s next
You've worked hard to build your retirement savings—now help them work smarter for you. Retirement may last longer than you think, so the choices you make today can help you prepare for what’s next. Explore strategies that can help turn your savings into reliable income and help you feel more confident in the years ahead. ⬇️
September 2026 Market Update: Healthy growth sends stocks to new highs
Markets continue to navigate a mix of opportunities and challenges. Strong earnings, AI-driven investment and a resilient labor market supported equities, while higher interest rates remain a key consideration for investors. Learn more in Thrivent's September Market Update. ⬇️
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.
Wealth transfer
You’ve worked hard to build a life you love—now it’s time to decide what your money is meant to do. How it’s set up today is already shaping what reaches the people and causes closest to your heart tomorrow. Take a closer look at your money, so it can support your life now and benefit those you care about.