Investing Insights
What’s holding you back? Investing may be easier than you thought
August 13, 2019
- Retirement Planning
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
Global economy caught between consumer strength and manufacturing softness
August 7, 2019
- Market Update
How much are you missing out on every day you don’t invest?
July 31, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
3rd Quarter 2019 Market Outlook: Current economic recovery still faces obstacles
July 2, 2019
- Market Update
The innovation engine – how AI, the cloud and tech advances are driving small-cap stocks
June 25, 2019
- Market Update
June 2019 Market Outlook: Does wide disparity in sector valuations spell opportunity?
June 4, 2019
- Market Update
4 Reasons mutual funds may work for you
May 21, 2019
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
Top 4 Long-Term Investment Strategies to Help Increase Gains
May 21, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
May 2019 Market Outlook: What’s Behind the Rebound in the International Market?
May 2, 2019
- Market Update
New Bundle of Joy? How to Invest for Your Baby’s Future
April 23, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
Active or Passive Funds: What’s the Difference?
April 23, 2019
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
2nd Quarter 2019 Market Outlook: Assessing the Impact of Slowing Earnings Growth and the Fed Rate Pause
April 2, 2019
- Market Update
1st Quarter 2019 Market Recap: Stocks Move Up and Yields Slide as Fed Eases Policy
April 2, 2019
- Market Update
Need More Savings? Investing a Few Dollars More a Month Can Make a Big Difference
April 2, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
Building Arks: Preparing Your Portfolio for a Down Market
March 19, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
Be Prepared: Getting Your Financial Safety Net Rolling
March 19, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
February 2019 Market Recap: Edgy Stock Market Still Gains Ground in February
March 4, 2019
- Market Update
Reality Check: Will You Have Enough to Spend in Retirement?
February 26, 2019
- Retirement Planning
- Lifestyle
- Investing Essentials
Style Drift: Are Your Mutual Funds True to Their Name?
February 19, 2019
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Market Update
February 2019 Market Outlook: Shutdown Impact is Just One of Several Economic Challenges
February 1, 2019
- Market Update
January 2019 Market Recap: Stock Market Rebounds Even Amidst Historic Shutdown
February 1, 2019
- Market Update
How to Handle a Volatile Market: Timely Advice for Challenging Times
February 1, 2019
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
Quilt Charts: Asset Class, Sector and Fixed Income Performance Past 10 Years
January 24, 2019
- Market Update
December 2018 Market Outlook: What’s Next for Shaky Stock and Bond Markets?
December 3, 2018
- Market Update
November 2018 Market Recap: Oil Collapse Continues while Stocks Remain Volatile
December 3, 2018
- Market Update
It’s a New Year – Time to Tweak Your Investment Plan
December 3, 2018
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
October 2018 Market Recap: Stocks Slump Despite Solid Economic Results
November 1, 2018
- Market Update
4th Quarter 2018 Market Outlook: Can Strong Earnings Growth Trend Continue?
October 2, 2018
- Market Update
3rd Quarter 2018 Market Recap: Interest Rates Rising as Fed Keeps Pedal to the Metal
October 2, 2018
- Market Update
September Market Outlook: Consumer Spending Surprisingly Strong Despite Stagnant Real Wages
September 4, 2018
- Market Update
August 2018 Market Recap: U.S. Stocks Reach Longest Bull Run in Modern Market History
September 4, 2018
- Market Update
“Donor Advised Funds” Mix Charity, Investments, and Flexibility
August 24, 2018
- Retirement Planning
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Investing Essentials
August 2018 Market Outlook: Have ‘FANG’ Tech Stocks Given the Market Bad ‘Breadth’?
August 1, 2018
- Market Update
New Graduates Express Hopes, Doubts and Fears About Investing
July 26, 2018
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
3rd Quarter 2018 Market Outlook: Trade “War of Words” Adds to Economic Uncertainty
July 2, 2018
- Market Update
Actively-Managed Funds Gain Ground on Index Funds in Shift to Quality
May 1, 2018
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Market Update
May 2018 Market Outlook: Assessing the Economy 10 Years after the Financial Crisis
May 1, 2018
- Market Update
10 Ways to Take Advantage of Today's Low Interest Rates
April 26, 2018
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
Second Quarter 2018 Market Outlook: Valuation Tug of War Fueling Market Volatility
April 4, 2018
- Market Update
Should You Invest for Short or Intermediate Goals?
March 20, 2018
- Investing Essentials
- Building Wealth
March 2018 Market Outlook: Strong Corporate Earnings Counter Market Volatility
March 1, 2018
- Market Update
February 2018 Market Recap: Stocks Bounce Back after Volatility Rocks Markets
March 1, 2018
- Market Update
Mortgage Rates Remain Low amidst Tightest Housing Market in U.S. History
February 20, 2018
- Lifestyle
- Market Update
February 2018 Market Outlook: As the ‘Yield Curve’ Flattens, Economic Downturn Still Nowhere in Sight
February 1, 2018
- Market Update
January 2018 Market Recap: Stocks, Income and Oil Prices All on the Rise
February 1, 2018
- Market Update
December 2017 Outlook: Federal Reserve Likely to Raise Rates as Economy Strengthens
December 4, 2017
- Market Update
November 2017 Outlook: Economy Has Brightened but Challenges Still Loom
November 1, 2017
- Market Update
4th Quarter Market Outlook: Is Apathy Driving Down Consumer Savings Rates?
October 2, 2017
- Market Update
Win, Lose or Draw: Is Investing the Same as Gambling?
September 14, 2017
- Lifestyle
- Investing Essentials
Travel Wars: Highflying Expedia and Priceline Face Turbulence from Airbnb
September 14, 2017
- Lifestyle
- Market Update
September Market Outlook: How Fed Monetary Tightening Could Affect the Economy
September 5, 2017
- Market Update
New CIO David Royal: Lead by Example and Be Prepared to Capitalize on Opportunities
August 22, 2017
- Market Update
July Market Recap: Financial Stocks Gaining Strength as Oil Prices Recover
August 1, 2017
- Market Update
2nd Quarter Market Recap: Wobbly Tech Sector Still Leads Market While Oil Keeps Skidding
July 5, 2017
- Market Update
Video: The Oil Recovery and Your Price at The Pump
May 1, 2017
- Lifestyle
- Market Update
- Investing Essentials
Money and Millennials - Part I: It’s Not Your Fault You Still Live with Your Mom
April 25, 2017
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
What’s ahead for the Oil Recovery – and Your Price at the Pump?
April 3, 2017
- Lifestyle
- Market Update
How to Scrounge Up $50 a Month for Your Investment Plan
January 17, 2017
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
Start Building Your Nest Egg for Just $50 a Month
January 17, 2017
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
- Building Wealth
Is Now the Time to Consider Actively-Managed Funds?
December 1, 2016
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Investing Essentials
White Paper: Thrivent Mutual Funds Active vs. Passive Management Study
December 1, 2016
- Mutual Fund Focus
- Investing Essentials
September 2016 Employment Update: Job Growth Slow in September for Second Straight Month
October 7, 2016
- Market Update
July 2016 Employment Update: U.S. Job Growth Strengthens for Second Straight Month
August 10, 2016
- Market Update
Don't Fear Volatility - Capitalize On It Through Dollar Cost Averaging
May 31, 2016
- Investing Essentials
- Starting Out
- Building Wealth
What is a Stock?
January 4, 2016
Find out why stock (or equity) mutual funds offer the benefits of stocks, but with more diversification and flexibility than buying individual shares.
What is a Bond?
January 4, 2016
Bonds are a bigger part of the overall market than stocks and an important component of mutual funds. Learn how bonds can offer stable interest income and return of principal.