Bill Fecht - Thrivent

10/22/2026

The Washington Update

Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

How does what's happening in Washington affect your bottom line?

During The Washington Update, get non-partisan analysis from expert Jeff Bush. His insights give perspective to the changing landscape in the nation's capital and its impact on taxes, investments, and retirement planning. This non-partisan analysis of current events in Washington offers insights that could influence investing and retirement planning decisions.

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

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10/20/2026

Rapid advances in AI and semiconductor chips could reshape markets in the months ahead. Add an unsettled geopolitical landscape, and more surprises may be on the horizon. Learn what Thrivent Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe is watching: https://bit.ly/4eh5DWv

10/15/2026

Income, taxes, Social Security and withdrawal decisions all play a role in retirement. Understanding how these factors connect can help you feel more confident about what you can spend—and how long your money may last.

Before required minimum distributions begin, discover how your savings can turn into income to help you make the most of what you've worked hard to build. ⬇️

Discover how to help your savings go the distance, support your future health and care needs, and give you more freedom in retirement.

10/14/2026

Higher rates. Resilient growth. New opportunities. Thrivent's Q4 2026 Market Outlook highlights why staying invested and maintaining a diversified portfolio remains important in today’s market environment. ⬇️

Resilient growth, higher rates, energy-driven inflation and the AI investment boom are shaping the market outlook.

10/08/2026

Jobs. Inflation. Interest rates. Global events. Consumer confidence. These are some of the signals investors are watching right now. Join Thrivent investment leaders on Tuesday, October 13th at 12:30 p.m. EST for a live virtual update on what’s shaping today’s market outlook.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4y7ufIu

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10/06/2026

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a smart way to turn a required withdrawal into a meaningful gift.

A QCD allows you to give directly from your IRA to a nonprofit you care about. It can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), potentially lower your taxable income and even help manage your future Medicare costs.

Find out more. ⬇️

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) allow people 70½ or older to donate required minimum distributions (RMDs) from an individual retirement account (IRA) and gain potential tax benefits.

10/01/2026

Your life insurance could be more than protection—it could be a financial asset. 💡 A permanent life insurance policy has the ability to accumulate cash value, which you can possibly use to help fund your retirement, college education or new home.​

Take a look at this resource to learn more about the cash value feature and what type of life insurance policy may be right for you.

Cash value life insurance is permanent life insurance with both a death benefit and cash value that can grow over time. You can tap into this cash value to fund financial goals like retirement, college expenses or buying a home.

09/29/2026

Between ages 60 and 63, you may have an exclusive opportunity to contribute more to your retirement through the super catch-up provision. This means you can:

• See if you qualify and how much extra you may be eligible to contribute.
• Understand the factors that may influence this decision.
• Evaluate if contributing more—or another strategy—makes the most sense for your goals.

Learn more about how this limited-time option could help you make the most of your retirement savings if this option is available to you. ⬇️

Discover how to help your savings go the distance, support your future health and care needs, and give you more freedom in retirement.

09/24/2026

Looking to avoid confusion about Medicare? Join Thrivent for a 21st Century Medicare Planning to Protect Your Healthcare Rights and Retirement Savings event next week.

Tuesday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Register today: bit.ly/21stCentury_Medicare

Discover ways to make decisions that are best for you. Medicare Coach Emily Gang will offer an overview of Medicare and suggestions for choosing your plan and saving money once you're enrolled.

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09/22/2026

Are you curious about qualified charitable distributions (QCDs)? Reach out to learn more about tax-smart charitable giving at age 70½ or older.

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