Quinton Baker - Thrivent

12/20/2023

Behavior affects finances; finances affect behavior.

08/09/2022

Is your child starting their first year of college soon? Make sure they're prepared financially by having a conversation around budgeting and saving.

08/04/2022

Preparing for retirement looks different for each person. Thrivent’s Ultimate Guide to Retirement by Age is a helpful resource if you are looking for general benchmarks on how much you should be saving during each decade of your life.

This series breaks down retirement savings by age, covering detailed guidelines on the best financial moves to make at every time of your life.

08/02/2022

Wondering if you should conduct a Roth IRA conversion right now? Choosing if, when and how to perform a Roth IRA conversion involves a lot of factors. Let’s connect if you want to discuss further.

For most investors, 2022 has been a year full of uncertainty. Soaring inflation and unease over the economy have sent stocks reeling, leaving depressed retirement account balances in their wake. However, if you're looking for a silver lining amid the turmoil, there's this: You could be saving a lot....

07/28/2022

Have you reviewed your retirement saving strategy lately to see if you are on track? Check out Thrivent’s Ultimate Guide to Retirement by Age for general benchmarks on how much you should be saving during each decade of your life.

This series breaks down retirement savings by age, covering detailed guidelines on the best financial moves to make at every time of your life.

07/26/2022

Is now a good time for a Roth IRA conversion? Take a look at this helpful information to see if this would be the right move for you.

07/24/2022

Even amidst rising inflation and concerns over a possible recession, the employment picture and manufacturing activity remained strong. See a summary of key market trends in the 2nd Quarter Market Review.

Although the labor market remained strong throughout the first two quarters of 2022, rising inflation – and monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) – continued to drive down stock and bond prices throughout the 2nd quarter.

07/23/2022

With inflation and fears of a recession rattling the markets, what is ahead for investors? What are the prospects for growth in the stock and bond markets once the bear market has run its course? Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe offers a detailed look at the current state of the market and prospects for the future.

Accelerating inflation, war in Europe, and aggressive monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) were the major contributors to one of the worst quarters in decades for financial assets.

07/21/2022

Want to make sure you’re prioritizing your child’s education and your own retirement at the same time? Here are some general guidelines on saving for both along with educational funding options you can explore.

You can save for your child’s educational costs and your retirement. It may require some sacrifice over many years, but you can help your child without significantly undermining your own retirement plans.

07/19/2022

Designing the right retirement plan requires more than a cookie-cutter approach. Here are some important things to consider when planning for your retirement.

Whether your retirement is years away or coming up soon, knowing your options and having a plan can make all the difference.

07/14/2022

Wondering how you should navigate a volatile market? Take a look at these six steps for coping with a declining or volatile market.

Recent volatility in the stock market has been unsettling for many investors who may be wondering whether it's time to overhaul their investment strategy-or maybe even pull their money out of the market in case it continues to slide.

07/12/2022

Thinking about investing in a mutual fund, but not sure where to begin? Check out this helpful guide for more information.

Investing in mutual funds can seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be hard. Use this step-by-step guide to understand what happens when you invest in a mutual fund.