Marcia Upton - Thrivent

08/25/2023

Today was the end of an era as Benjamin celebrated his last day of daycare and we said a bittersweet goodbye to our friends, teachers and caregivers at Ducklings of Oxford. Joy was just a little over one year old when we started our relationship and we were so blessed to find them. Thank you to all… too many souls to mention… but you will be missed💜💜💜💜.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! Wishing you a happy, healthy and fulfilling year ahead.

12/26/2022

Overwhelmed with the idea of paying down debt? Check out these 4 steps to help you navigate and manage debt: bit.ly/3V1stoC

12/25/2022

Wishing you a Merry Christmas on this joyous day, filled with peace, faith and hope.

12/23/2022

Have a retirement plan in place, but haven’t shared the details with your loved ones yet? Here are questions that can help you start those conversations.

Do your kids know how you plan to spend retirement? Just as your career impacted your loved ones, your retirement plans will too—but you won't know the extent of that influence until you talk about it together. Your kids may not understand why you're planning to sell the family home or how their.....

12/22/2022

Pursuing extra income after retiring can allow you to find new career interests, fund travel and generosity goals, explore hobbies and passion projects, and fill remaining financial gaps. Check out these 4 ways you can earn income during retirement.

Making the most of your retirement can involve doing something that brings you extra income if you want. Exploring how to make money in retirement—whether you're anticipating it or are newly retired—can help you decide if it makes sense for you.

12/22/2022

If you have not used your action teams or choice dollars and this non profit inspires you, give me a call and I can help you direct your benefits of being a Thrivent member.

Meet Jojo! He is a 15 month old puppy in training to be a full service training dog with Canine Partners for Life. CPL is a wonderful local non profit, dedicated to training service dogs, home companion dogs, and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. Jojo, you have an incredible life of service ahead of you! Canine Partners for Life

12/21/2022

As 2023 comes into focus, some major themes and trends of 2022 are persisting, some have reversed, and some new trends are emerging. Read Thrivent's 2023 Market Outlook for an in-depth commentary.

As 2023 comes into focus, some major themes and trends of 2022 are persisting, some have reversed, and some new trends are emerging.

12/20/2022

Take time to review the financial goals that you set for yourself this year. What goals did you achieve? Are there any that need to be reprioritized for next year?

12/19/2022

Transitioning to a new career and not sure what to do with your 401(k)? Whether you transfer it to your new employer or leave it with your old employer, these pros and cons may help you decide what to do next.

An estimated 16 million Americans who’ve left their jobs have also abandoned retirement-account assets, usually because it was a relatively small amount they simply forgot. Does that seem incredible? Perhaps. However, if you suddenly become unemployed, you too may find yourself way more focused on...

12/16/2022

The right financial strategy can help you define whatever kind of retirement you’d like—even if the one you picture isn’t today’s norm. Here are 4 ways younger generations are rethinking the conventional retirement: bit.ly/3XJoy2u