Bill Fecht - Thrivent

07/16/2026

If you own a home, investments, life insurance or other valuable assets, it might be time to consider a revocable or irrevocable trust.

Depending on the structure you choose, a trust can offer a variety of benefits—including privacy, tax advantages and greater control over how your assets are distributed. In some cases, it may even protect your assets from creditors or Medicaid inclusion.

Learn more about your options: https://bit.ly/3VZ6FNl

07/13/2026

Economic growth remains solid, but investors continue to face questions around inflation, interest rates and AI-driven market expectations. Explore Thrivent's 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook for perspective on what may lie ahead. ⬇️

A look at the market environment and investment themes expected to drive Q3 2026.

07/09/2026

Are the current markets making you wonder how to best navigate your financial strategy?

Join us for a livestream of Thrivent’s Market and Economic Update, presented by Thrivent leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Thrivent’s perspective and what the latest trends may mean for you.

Register below to attend the event on Tuesday, July 14th, at 12:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. or to receive a recording.

https://bit.ly/4pceqx3

No products will be sold.

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07/07/2026

Ready to level up your investing knowledge? Start with these 3 articles:​
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1) How inflation impacts investments: https://bit.ly/4e0pR7i​
2) Investing in volatile markets: https://bit.ly/4efTwZ0
3) Strategic asset allocation: https://bit.ly/4e4Wcdh

07/02/2026

An annuity can guarantee income in retirement. In an uncertain world, annuities offer predictable retirement income and can help ensure you don’t outlive your savings. They also offer tax advantages and are customizable to your unique financial situation. Learn some of the basics about annuities here: https://bit.ly/4goM2pe

06/29/2026

Our Thrivent Community volunteers showed up ready to work last week! The group put together more than 225 hygiene kits for Church World Service that they will hand out in the U.S. and internationally.

Thank you to all who came out to the Westlake Library to help with these kits that will offer comfort, care, and a fresh start each day to those who need it the most.

06/25/2026

Savvy Social Security

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

Register today: https://bit.ly/Savvy_SS

When should I file for Social Security benefits? Will I pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? If I file and continue to work, how will my benefits be affected? When it comes to Social Security and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way.



Join us for this virtual workshop, Savvy Social Security. During this workshop, you will learn how to help determine the ideal time to apply and ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while minimizing taxes on those benefits. Careful planning can help you get the most out of your Social Security benefits.

No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

06/23/2026

Wondering if you should add a fixed annuity to your retirement strategy? Consider these possibilities:

👉 You don’t pay taxes on your earnings until you withdraw your money, which helps your money accumulate even faster.
👉 It could supplement other sources of guaranteed income, like Social Security or a pension
👉 It could provide a stable and predictable income source to cover your essential expenses in retirement.

To learn more about fixed annuities: https://bit.ly/4kBW6tN

06/18/2026

Savvy Tax Strategies

Tuesday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Register today: https://bit.ly/SavvyTaxes

Fact #1: Taxes can be complicated. Fact #2: No one wants to pay more than their fair share.

When it comes to taxes and your retirement, a little knowledge can go a long way - and maybe even help you save more of your hard-earned money.

Join us for this virtual workshop, Savvy Tax Strategies. During this workshop, we will cut through the jargon and complexity to help you understand how to create an efficient retirement tax strategy.

No products will be sold. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures.

06/16/2026

Discover how strategies like dollar-cost averaging and diversification can help you avoid these common investing mistakes: https://bit.ly/4op2W9k