Rachel Wirth - Thrivent

08/31/2026

No financial plan is truly complete without an extended care strategy—and here’s why.

Medicare and Medicaid offer only limited long-term care coverage, often leaving significant gaps. Out-of-pocket costs can quickly erode your savings and place added stress on you and your loved ones. That’s why extended care planning typically combines several sources, such as:

✅ Insurance
✅ Government programs
✅ Self-funding

The earlier you plan, the more flexibility and options you’ll have. Let’s connect to create a strategy that fits seamlessly into your overall financial plan.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.

08/30/2026

You don’t need a fortune to start investing—just a plan. Even small, consistent investments can grow into something big over time. The key? Getting started. ⬇️

When you've been busy with a growing family and financial goals like buying a house or paying down debt, it's understandable that you might have put off investing or felt that it's not really for you. But you and your family deserve the benefits of investing, too.

08/29/2026

Whether you're just getting started with retirement savings or you're well on your way, it's critical to know the ins and outs of how to invest for retirement. Try these steps for developing a solid long-term investing approach. 👇

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-advantaged accounts.

08/27/2026

There are 7 key benefits of including life insurance in your overall financial strategy. Want to discuss further? Let's set up time to talk more about your life insurance options.

From vacations to college dreams, creating life plans with loved ones is one of the many joys in life. But when it comes to more sensitive topics, like unexpected death, it can be tempting to avoid conversations altogether.

08/25/2026

Not sure what type of life insurance coverage your family needs? Here are the key things you need to know about short- and long-term life insurance: https://bit.ly/3PE1waZ

Take a look, then let’s schedule a time to talk about your family’s needs.

08/24/2026

How would you cover expenses if you or your spouse needed extended care?

It can be easy to overlook future health needs when planning for retirement. But extended care can be costly—and without a funding strategy, it could quickly deplete your savings.

Let’s discuss the steps you can take today to ensure that if the need arises, you can focus on your well-being—not on how to pay for care.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

08/23/2026

Is your portfolio diversified? Having a mix of investments can help you manage risk, reduce volatility and build a reliable foundation for your long-term financial goals. Here are 4 primary components to help you diversify. ⬇️

As you manage your investments, you may have heard that it's a good idea to diversify your portfolio—or have a mix of assets. The idea is to avoid putting all of your eggs in one basket.

08/22/2026

When it comes to retirement, a tax-efficient strategy can help preserve more of what you’ve built. Sometimes even small adjustments, like reviewing your withholdings or retirement contributions, can create opportunities. Take a look at 2026 tax brackets and the diversification strategies that may be right for you. ⬇️

Musicians always hit a familiar chord with fans when they sing about life’s mysteries, like love, loss, growing up, looking back—and taxes. The Beatles and Johnny Cash, among many other familiar artists, made hits about taxes that still find their way on to playlists because everyone can relate.

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Not sure when you should get life insurance? Here are different factors to consider that will help you decide when to take the next step. ⬇️

The best age to get life insurance depends on your life stage, responsibilities and financial goals, but it still stands that you’ll get more milage out of starting as early as possible. Learn how timing affects cost, coverage and long-term protection.