Stephanie Paule Feeney - Thrivent

06/12/2026

You can't buy something exactly like Social Security on the market.​

As retirement expert Dr. Michael Finke, Professor and Frank M. Engle Chair of Retirement Security, The American College of Financial Services, pointed out in an interview with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent's Director of Financial Education, it offers a unique combination of guaranteed income that's also inflation-protected.​

Watch the full interview to get more insight on planning your retirement: https://bit.ly/4dhtRQk

06/11/2026

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. I can help you get started by providing insight on three important steps to establishing a financial plan:

1. Identify where you are.
2. Define financial success so you can outline your goals.
3. Uncover some events that might move you further away from your goals.

Learn more about what makes up a solid financial plan and the process for creating your own. ⬇️

Taking the time to create a financial plan offers a roadmap for reaching your financial goals—emotional and financial. Learn how a financial plan helps organize income, savings, investments and insurance to balance your priorities for the future.

06/10/2026

Sometimes the direction you're going matters more than how quickly you get there.​​

As author and financial expert Sahil Bloom pointed out in an interview with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent's Director of Financial Education, knowing what your real priorities are in life makes all the difference in your financial plan.​ When clear priorities guide your financial decisions, you can pursue your goals more efficiently.​

Watch the full interview with Sahil to unlock helpful ways to set your goals and use money as a tool for purpose and happiness: https://bit.ly/3RPjcE5

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06/09/2026

Understanding how dividends, interest and capital gains are taxed can help you make smarter investment decisions. Get the basics here. ⬇️

Taxes may not be the most exciting aspect of investing, but it's important to understand the basics of how they impact your investment income.

06/08/2026

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-advantaged accounts.

06/05/2026

Use your sales skills to help clients meet their financial goals while building a career where you can reach your own. Thrivent offers the resources, support and advisor-centric ecosystem you need to grow.

Learn more about our financial advisor career opportunities: thriventcareers.com/4tCQncm

06/04/2026

Turn time at home into something that helps communities around the world. With a hands-on service project delivered right to your door, you can build something meaningful while spending time with the people who matter most.

Thrivent Cause Kit™️ makes it easy to get started with a ready-to-use service project that includes everything you need to assemble water filters or solar lights that support communities around the world. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43DWul4

06/03/2026

Curious if a deferred annuity might be a fit in your retirement strategy? Here are some of its possible benefits:

👉 Income in retirement
👉 Risk-based options
👉 Tax-deferred growth
👉 Optional rider benefits

For more information on deferred annuities, take a look at this article. Let’s connect if you want to discuss how an annuity could help you reach your retirement goals.

A deferred annuity is commonly used to generate a steady stream of income in retirement. Funded by a large, one-time payment or in smaller amounts over months or years, a deferred annuity provides you with flexibility and an opportunity for growth. Payments from your deferred annuity can begin one.....

06/02/2026

Grief changes everything, and the to-do list doesn’t stop.

Empathy, a Thrivent member benefit, pairs you with a dedicated Care Manager to help navigate the practical and emotional realities of loss:
✅ Funeral planning
✅ Estate & account support
✅ Grief resources

Members can also share this support with loved ones, extending care when it matters most. You don’t have to carry this alone. 💛

Learn more: thrivent.com/empathy

05/25/2026

To all who served and sacrificed for our freedom, thank you.