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

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

The stock and bond markets rebounded nicely in July, unemployment dropped to a post-pandemic low of just 3.5%, demand in the labor market continued to outpace supply, manufacturing remained solid, and gas prices at the pump retreated – all favorable signs for the economy.

The stock and bond markets rebounded nicely in July, unemployment dropped to a post-pandemic low of just 3.5%, demand in the labor market continued to outpace supply, manufacturing remained solid, and gas prices at the pump retreated – all favorable signs for the economy.

After a brutal first half of 2022 for the world’s capital markets, both the stock and bond markets have registered healthy recoveries over the past month. Does this signal that the worst is now over, or is this another bear market rally that will eventually fade; and importantly, how much does this matter?

After a brutal first half of 2022 for the world’s capital markets, both the stock and bond markets have registered healthy recoveries over the past month. Does this signal that the worst is now over, or is this another bear market rally that will eventually fade; and importantly, how much does this matter?

Are you driven to put some of your assets to work to help others or support a charitable cause? Through a vehicle known as a donor-advised fund, you can use your assets to do good.

Are you driven to put some of your assets to work to help others or support a charitable cause? Through a vehicle known as a donor-advised fund, you can use your assets to do good.

If you’re thinking of helping your children or grandchildren with education expenses, a 529 Educational Savings Plan may be an option well worth considering.

If you’re thinking of helping your children or grandchildren with education expenses, a 529 Educational Savings Plan may be an option well worth considering.

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 2022 outlook.

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 2022 outlook.

Accelerating inflation, war in Europe, and aggressive monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) were the major contributors to one of the worst quarters in decades for financial assets.

Accelerating inflation, war in Europe, and aggressive monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) were the major contributors to one of the worst quarters in decades for financial assets.

Although the labor market remained strong throughout the first two quarters of 2022, rising inflation – and monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) – continued to drive down stock and bond prices throughout the 2nd quarter.

Although the labor market remained strong throughout the first two quarters of 2022, rising inflation – and monetary tightening policies by the Federal Reserve (Fed) – continued to drive down stock and bond prices throughout the 2nd quarter.

Cryptocurrency: Is it an actual currency? Is it an investment? Is it a whole new way to execute transactions?

Cryptocurrency: Is it an actual currency? Is it an investment? Is it a whole new way to execute transactions?

Forbes Advisor named Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund (TMSIX) as the Best Mid-Cap Blend Equity Fund in its June 2022 article, “The Best Mutual Funds of 2022.”

Forbes Advisor named Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund (TMSIX) as the Best Mid-Cap Blend Equity Fund in its June 2022 article, “The Best Mutual Funds of 2022.”

Understanding the economy and managing market fluctuations

Understanding the economy and managing market fluctuations

Searching for income in today’s market environment feels a bit like hunting for that cool oasis of water in a parched desert. It can be difficult to find, but not impossible. Learn more about the right kind of risk.

Searching for income in today’s market environment feels a bit like hunting for that cool oasis of water in a parched desert. It can be difficult to find, but not impossible. Learn more about the right kind of risk.

Investors will see continued volatility as markets recalibrate in anticipation of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as it attempts to stifle inflation.

Investors will see continued volatility as markets recalibrate in anticipation of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as it attempts to stifle inflation.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where are the markets heading?” or “Is my mutual fund diversified enough?”, you’re not alone. It can be tempting to withdraw investments earmarked for long-term goals when the market dips. Understanding these four long term strategies may help you stay invested in your future.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where are the markets heading?” or “Is my mutual fund diversified enough?”, you’re not alone. It can be tempting to withdraw investments earmarked for long-term goals when the market dips. Understanding these four long term strategies may help you stay invested in your future.

The U.S. economy added 390,000 new jobs in May, as employment growth continued to be one of the few bright spots in the U.S. economy. The unemployment rate remained at a healthy 3.6%, according to the Department of Labor employment report on June 3.

The U.S. economy added 390,000 new jobs in May, as employment growth continued to be one of the few bright spots in the U.S. economy. The unemployment rate remained at a healthy 3.6%, according to the Department of Labor employment report on June 3.

See why mutual funds could be the right option for your financial goals. Read more.

See why mutual funds could be the right option for your financial goals. Read more.