Amanda Schulenberg - Thrivent

05/29/2026

From education-specific accounts to general savings, different vehicles offer different rules, flexibility and potential tax advantages. The right mix depends on your timeline and goals. If you’re starting to save for college, take a look at this helpful overview of college savings plan options: https://bit.ly/3ZDyXPn

05/27/2026

Should you take Social Security early? It depends on your unique needs. Before deciding, make sure to take the pros and cons into consideration.​

Together, we can talk about your Social Security income and retirement savings to help determine whether claiming benefits early makes sense.

You can claim your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. If you have limited retirement savings or more immediate income needs, delaying benefits can feel like a missed opportunity, especially if you're in good health or have other resources available. Here's why it may pay to…

05/25/2026

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

05/24/2026

Maximizing your Social Security benefits is a crucial part of securing your retirement. By planning ahead and using key strategies, you can optimize your benefits and enhance your financial future. Start making informed decisions now for a more comfortable retirement tomorrow: https://bit.ly/44bxQcX

05/21/2026

What are common mistakes people make when investing?​

1️⃣ Lacking diversification​
2️⃣ Trying to time the market​
3️⃣ Investing with your emotions​
4️⃣ Ignoring fees and taxes​

For more mistakes to watch out for and smart strategies to consider: https://bit.ly/4cpFT8s

05/19/2026

Wondering what types of investments you should make? Learn more about the different options available and then let’s connect and discuss which ones may be right for you.

Today, potential paths for investors range widely—traditional investments like mutual funds sit arm in arm with alternative investments such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrency. However, investments boil down to four main types: real estate, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

05/16/2026

Help Thrivent bring the 2027 calendar theme, “God’s Handiwork,” to life.

From quiet moments of peace to everyday beauty, share original photos or artwork that reflect how God’s creativity shows up in the world around us. Let’s tell the story of a world lovingly shaped by His hand. 💙

📸 Submit your photo or artwork by June 30, 2026
🗓️ Pre order your calendar while you’re there

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41PtTIz

05/13/2026

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.

05/10/2026

Certificates of deposit and multi-year guarantee annuities can both help offer predictability to your portfolio, particularly in an uncertain market. Here’s how to know which might make sense for you.

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Multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs) and certificates of deposit (CDs) are two solutions that help protect your money while providing the opportunity to build returns at the same time. Neither a MYGA or CD is tied to market performance, but both can offer competitive yields.

05/10/2026

Sending love and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures who made us who we are today. Happy Mother’s Day!