Stocks are the center of most investment portfolios because they’ve historically performed well. Find out how stock (or equity) mutual funds offer the benefits of stocks, but with more diversification and flexibility than buying individual shares.

Stocks are the center of most investment portfolios because they’ve historically performed well. Find out how stock (or equity) mutual funds offer the benefits of stocks, but with more diversification and flexibility than buying individual shares.

By starting your investment plan now, you may be able to achieve the long-term results you’re seeking with just a fraction of the dollars you’d need to invest.

By starting your investment plan now, you may be able to achieve the long-term results you’re seeking with just a fraction of the dollars you’d need to invest.

It’s a common dilemma for investors, whether they’re just starting out or have owned mutual funds for a long time: do I need a financial professional, or am I OK doing it myself?

It’s a common dilemma for investors, whether they’re just starting out or have owned mutual funds for a long time: do I need a financial professional, or am I OK doing it myself?

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management's view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the third quarter of 2021.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management's view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the third quarter of 2021.

With the pandemic waning and the economy revving up, stocks continued to set new highs in the 2nd quarter.

With the pandemic waning and the economy revving up, stocks continued to set new highs in the 2nd quarter.

As the second half of 2021 approaches, it is a good time to assess key elements of the economy and to consider whether any changing dynamics warrant changes to investment strategy or tactics.

As the second half of 2021 approaches, it is a good time to assess key elements of the economy and to consider whether any changing dynamics warrant changes to investment strategy or tactics.

Municipal bond funds have traditionally enjoyed a steady demand among high income individuals because of their potential tax-free income and diversification.

Municipal bond funds have traditionally enjoyed a steady demand among high income individuals because of their potential tax-free income and diversification.

If you’re a recent graduate, investing might feel like something to think about later. Once you’re making money, it’s tempting to spend it – especially if you’ve been living on a tight budget during your student years.

If you’re a recent graduate, investing might feel like something to think about later. Once you’re making money, it’s tempting to spend it – especially if you’ve been living on a tight budget during your student years.

The longer your parents live, the more likely it is they’ll need help managing their money—in particular, their investments. It’s smart to discuss and to prepare your parents for that possibility, sooner rather than later.

The longer your parents live, the more likely it is they’ll need help managing their money—in particular, their investments. It’s smart to discuss and to prepare your parents for that possibility, sooner rather than later.

There’s no need to break the bank to see new places. These 21 tips may help you save on getting there—as well as on food and lodging—on your next trip.

There’s no need to break the bank to see new places. These 21 tips may help you save on getting there—as well as on food and lodging—on your next trip.

Why ‘building an ark’ can help you weather a down market.

Why ‘building an ark’ can help you weather a down market.

Stocks were little changed over the past month, as the economy continued to recover from the pandemic.

Stocks were little changed over the past month, as the economy continued to recover from the pandemic.

No one knows when the next downturn will come but an emergency savings fund is key for the "what if". Read more on saving & building your financial safety net.

No one knows when the next downturn will come but an emergency savings fund is key for the "what if". Read more on saving & building your financial safety net.

Giving back is an important value of Thrivent, as well as many of our clients. You can give back to causes you care about from your Thrivent Funds account in three ways.

Giving back is an important value of Thrivent, as well as many of our clients. You can give back to causes you care about from your Thrivent Funds account in three ways.

Stock, bond & mixed-asset funds - get to know the difference.

Stock, bond & mixed-asset funds - get to know the difference.

What are some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months? Read more for Thrivent Asset Management's view on what's ahead.

What are some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months? Read more for Thrivent Asset Management's view on what's ahead.