April Denholm- Thrivent

05/29/2026

Working toward financial wellness is worth your time. The benefits extend far beyond just financial. Which of these would have the greatest impact on your life?

05/27/2026

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.

05/21/2026

Here's to hoping this game turns out better than the last one!

05/18/2026

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.

05/15/2026

Directing Choice Dollars®️ is such an easy way to help a nonprofit you care about. Choice Dollars give clients with membership a say in where Thrivent distributes millions in grant funding each year, so we can support the things that matter most. And I'm happy to report that the Thrivent Choice®️ program just got an upgrade, so it’s simpler than ever and available to all members.

Give it a try and let me know which org you supported!

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05/12/2026

Thinking about working while receiving Social Security? Your age and your earnings could impact the amount of your monthly Social Security benefit. ​

Here are considerations for balancing work and Social Security: https://bit.ly/41XxFAH

05/07/2026

Why consider waiting to claim Social Security?​

Waiting is essentially like buying more inflation-protected lifetime income, says Dr. Michael Finke, Professor and Frank M. Engle Chair of Retirement Security, The American College of Financial Services.​

In a recent conversation with Bjorn Larson, Thrivent’s Director of Financial Education, Dr. Finke shared how delaying your Social Security claim could meaningfully boost your long-term financial security.​

Watch more of their conversation here: https://bit.ly/4dhtRQk

05/05/2026

Which one of the following tools have you used to help add predictability to your portfolio during periods of market uncertainty?

1. Certificate of deposit (CD)
2. High-yield savings account
3. Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity (MYGA)

If you’ve never heard of a MYGA before, you’re not alone. Let’s explore what it is and how it might work for you.

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When you're looking for investment solutions that offer stability and security—especially in an uncertain market—your options aren't just limited to CDs and high-yield savings accounts in retirement.

05/01/2026

Where There's a Will There is a Way

Tuesday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Register today: bit.ly/Where_Theres_A_Will

Legacy Planning Is Not About the Money.

Find out how to stop putting off creating a will and other key documents and hear stories that will motivate you to take action.

Estate planning isn't about how much you have but how you manage it over your lifetime. Find out why it's important at any age to stop putting off creating a will and other key documents from Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. Her stories will motivate you to take action.

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04/28/2026

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.