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Are your retirement savings on track?

Want to help boost your 2025 tax savings? Let's connect to explore how you can balance your retirement goals with your day-to-day.

How much you need to save depends on your income, lifestyle and retirement goals. Connect with your financial advisor today to take advantage of urgent options...

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Financial literacy for teens: 6 lessons about money management

One of the greatest gifts you can offer your teenager is teaching them about money. In a few years, they'll face financial decisions that demand a long-term perspective. Here are ways to start the conversation. ⬇️

Teenagers tend to live in the here and now, especially when it comes to money. In just a few short years, however, they'll need to make important financial...

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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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Looking for a kid-friendly way to teach financial literacy? Try the Spend, Save, Give method. It allows them to: ⭐ Spend on things they want ⭐ Save for something big ⭐ Give to make a difference Kids learn best by doing. This simple approach turns money lessons into real-life choices—helping instill discipline and prioritization. And if generosity is part of your family values, it’s a great way to pass that on early.

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Looking for a kid-friendly way to teach financial literacy? Try the Spend, Save, Give method. It allows them to: ⭐ Spend on things they want ⭐ Save for something big ⭐ Give to make a difference Kids learn best by doing. This simple approach turns money lessons into real-life choices—helping instill discipline and prioritization. And if generosity is part of your family values, it’s a great way to pass that on early.

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The cost of cash: Where to invest when interest rates shift

Whether you’re saving for something big, looking to generate a steady income, or seeking flexible access to your cash, there are smart ways to keep your money productive and there for you when you need it—regardless of shifting interest rates. Explore your options below and let’s connect to keep your goals on track as interest rates change.

Keeping too much cash on hand can hurt your portfolio. Discover tips to help optimize returns when rates fluctuate. Contact a financial...

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Looking for ways to be more tax-efficient? Simple steps like maximizing retirement savings, using tax-advantaged accounts and giving with intention can be a great place to start. If you’d like to explore how these strategies might fit into your financial plan, let’s connect. 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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Looking for ways to be more tax-efficient? Simple steps like maximizing retirement savings, using tax-advantaged accounts and giving with intention can be a great place to start. If you’d like to explore how these strategies might fit into your financial plan, let’s connect. 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 your career grows and life becomes more complex, your financial plan should focus on more than just saving and investing. Understanding how taxes affect your long-term goals is an important step that can help keep more of your hard-earned money working for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45coYDA If you’d like help finding opportunities to build more tax efficiency into your overall financial plan, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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As your career grows and life becomes more complex, your financial plan should focus on more than just saving and investing. Understanding how taxes affect your long-term goals is an important step that can help keep more of your hard-earned money working for you. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45coYDA If you’d like help finding opportunities to build more tax efficiency into your overall financial plan, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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You prepare for downpours with a rain jacket—why not do the same for your finances? Staying proactive and informed about your finances can help you build good money habits and minimize future challenges. Let's review your financial plan to help you stay ahead of financial surprises. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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You prepare for downpours with a rain jacket—why not do the same for your finances? Staying proactive and informed about your finances can help you build good money habits and minimize future challenges. Let's review your financial plan to help you stay ahead of financial surprises. See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

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Investing basics: The complete guide for beginners

Investing may seem complex, but learning the basics can help prepare you to take the next step. From terminology 101 to learning how to assess your risk tolerance, this guide will help give you a foundational understanding of investing.​ If you’d like to align your investments with your financial goals, let’s set up a meeting.

Investments can seem complex, but with a foundational understanding, anyone can start building a brighter financial future. Here are the essentials to get you...

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2026 Market Outlook: A return to normal?

What’s ahead for stocks and bonds in 2026? Thrivent Asset Management experts share their base case for a positive environment and why equities may continue to reward investors over time.

Looking ahead to 2026, we anticipate steady growth, resilient markets and AI-driven opportunities.

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