Joseph Miller - Thrivent

02/27/2024

How tax-efficient is your retirement saving? Consider these strategies to boost your retirement readiness. 👇

Tax-efficient strategies

10/06/2023

The stress of higher interest rates is beginning to take its toll on the economy. Under these conditions, bonds have become increasingly attractive. Read Thrivent's 4th Quarter 2023 Outlook for more.

The Fed intends to keep interest rates higher for longer, and that stress of higher interest rates is beginning to take its toll on the economy.

09/25/2023

“Will I outlast my retirement savings?”

It’s a common concern, but planning for retirement shouldn’t be a guessing game.

Check out these four actionable steps to stretch your money further in retirement. 👇

People preparing for retirement may be wondering if they’ve saved enough. Those nearing or in retirement may be wondering if it will last. Perhaps the question on everyone’s mind, no matter where they are in the journey, is: “Will I outlive my savings?”

09/12/2023

There are signs of a slowdown with employment data weakening, payrolls slowing, and the consumer starting to show signs of stress with credit card delinquencies rising. For a review of key market and economic developments, read the September 2023 Market Update.

The U.S. economy has remained resilient, fueled by strength in the labor market and solid consumer spending. However, debate continues about the likelihood and severity of a U.S. recession.

09/01/2023

While preparing for retirement looks different for everyone, a holistic savings strategy often has three key components:

1. Investments
2. Social Security
3. Other guaranteed income sources

Check out this article to learn more about each, plus common retirement saving roadblocks to avoid.

Most people want to know the best way to save for retirement, thinking it's a simple, clear-cut answer. But there's no single way to ensure you have the right amount of money saved up for your future. This is because a good retirement savings plan will include multiple sources of money to replace…

08/09/2023

Wonder which way to turn in today’s volatile market? Watch key highlights – or the full-length recording – from our August Market & Economic Update to gain clarity on the economy, inflation and artificial intelligence.

Gain insights from Thrivent investment leaders on the latest economic trends and market performance.

07/11/2023

While a strong labor market and solid consumer spending has helped both economic growth and market optimism, a slowdown in the economy and a possible recession may still loom ahead. Read Thrivent's 3rd Quarter 2023 Outlook from Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe.

A strong labor market has helped both economic growth and market optimism, but in our view a slowdown and possible recession has most likely not been averted, just delayed.

06/15/2023

Technology stocks have been on a roll in an otherwise sluggish market, but resolution of the debt crisis helped stabilize the markets. For a review of key market and economic developments, read the June 2023 Market Update.

The debt ceiling debate weighed on markets over the month of May, but a last-minute agreement by Congress and the President helped lift the equities market—with technology-related stocks leading the way.

06/06/2023

Have a vision for your financial house, but not sure how to bring it to life? Let's work together on designing a blueprint that will prioritize your goals and accommodate your changing needs.

05/30/2023

As Congress negotiates on the looming debt ceiling, markets are responding with some volatility. Check out Thrivent's most recent article with our take on the current situation and likely outcomes: https://bit.ly/3oBBieQ

05/09/2023

Stocks held their own the past month, with the tech area leading the way, GDP slipped for the third straight quarter, and Fed rate hikes continued to rattle the banking industry. Get an overview of all key market and economic highlights in this month's Market Update.

Despite ongoing economic headwinds, the stock market remained resilient in April, with a handful of tech giants leading the way. Microsoft, Google, and Meta all reported results above consensus expectations in late April.

04/13/2023

The Fed’s fight against inflation became a little more difficult as a result of the recent banking crisis, but income investors still have improved options in the bond market. For a rundown of expectations for the stock and bond markets and the economy, see Thrivent's 2nd Quarter Market Outlook.

During the first few months of 2023, investors remained laser-focused on the persistent interconnected themes of inflation, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) ongoing aggressive policy response to thwart it, and the impact this policy might have on the economy.