Bill Fecht - Thrivent

06/02/2026

There are different types of annuities, and it’s important to understand which one is right for your financial situation. For more information about annuities 👉 https://bit.ly/4jpD7Ss

05/28/2026

Inflation can sneak up fast, affecting how far your money can go each day. Many people are already feeling the impact of higher prices. Learn how to prepare and take steps to help your money stretch further in retirement. 👇

Worried your retirement investments and accounts won't keep up with inflation? Get tips—including steps on how to hedge your investments—to help offset its effects.

05/26/2026

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

05/21/2026

Is now the time to rebalance your portfolio? Over time, market shifts can expose you to more risk than you intended. Rebalancing is usually necessary on a periodic basis to help restore your portfolio to your target allocations. Here are 3 reasons why it may be time to rebalance. 👇

Keeping your investments on track isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it process. Over time, market shifts can throw off your portfolio’s balance, exposing you to more risk than you intended. Learn how portfolio rebalancing helps realign your investments with your goals and may keep your strategy on cours...

05/19/2026

Did you know that, as clients with membership, we have the power to influence where Thrivent sends millions in grant funding each year? All you have to do is log in and decide where you want this year’s Choice Dollars®️ to go—be it a church, local charity or major nonprofit. Plus, Thrivent just made the experience easier and Choice Dollars are now available to every single member! I highly recommend taking advantage of this easy way to give back.

Be sure to direct 2026 Choice Dollars and spread the word about this unique member benefit.

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05/14/2026

Differences in each spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits and estimated life expectancy can affect your retirement strategy. Take a look at 4 strategies you can use to help maximize your Social Security benefits as a couple. ⬇️

For married couples, a smart Social Security strategy considers both spouses' projected benefits and life expectancies. Creating a claiming plan together can help you maximize your shared retirement income.

05/11/2026

Thrivent's May Market Update breaks down what’s driving recent volatility, how stocks and bonds are responding, and why staying diversified and focused on fundamentals remains important.

Moderating growth, steady inflation and ongoing global uncertainty are shaping our outlook.

05/07/2026

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.

05/05/2026

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

04/30/2026

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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