The long period of rising U.S. policy rates is likely near its end. But the toll that higher rates extract from economic growth has a lagged effect, and we believe the impact will become steadily more apparent as we head into 2024.

The long period of rising U.S. policy rates is likely near its end. But the toll that higher rates extract from economic growth has a lagged effect, and we believe the impact will become steadily more apparent as we head into 2024.

If you tend to spend more than you can afford on holiday gifts and events, here are a few tips to help you survive the holidays without running up credit card debt.

If you tend to spend more than you can afford on holiday gifts and events, here are a few tips to help you survive the holidays without running up credit card debt.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management's view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management's view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Take a look at what drove the S&P 500 to its first negative quarter in a year after three straight quarters of positive returns.

Take a look at what drove the S&P 500 to its first negative quarter in a year after three straight quarters of positive returns.

When you’re considering investing in a mutual fund, it’s important to understand how much you would be paying in fees and expenses, as well as the specific purposes for those charges.

When you’re considering investing in a mutual fund, it’s important to understand how much you would be paying in fees and expenses, as well as the specific purposes for those charges.

The Fed intends to keep interest rates higher for longer, and that stress of higher interest rates is beginning to take its toll on the economy.

The Fed intends to keep interest rates higher for longer, and that stress of higher interest rates is beginning to take its toll on the economy.

To start planning for the retirement you want or will be able to afford, you’ll need an idea of your current costs, what they’ll be in the future, and how much income to expect from your investments. From there you can adjust as needed.

To start planning for the retirement you want or will be able to afford, you’ll need an idea of your current costs, what they’ll be in the future, and how much income to expect from your investments. From there you can adjust as needed.

Government shutdowns can cause disruptions, however the impact on the economy and markets has been modest in the past.

Government shutdowns can cause disruptions, however the impact on the economy and markets has been modest in the past.

You can save for your child’s educational costs and your retirement. It may require some sacrifice over many years, but you can help your child without significantly undermining your own retirement plans.

You can save for your child’s educational costs and your retirement. It may require some sacrifice over many years, but you can help your child without significantly undermining your own retirement plans.

A portion of the gains achieved by mutual fund investors come from recurring distributions. These provide current income to an investor and are made up of dividends and capital gains.

A portion of the gains achieved by mutual fund investors come from recurring distributions. These provide current income to an investor and are made up of dividends and capital gains.

The U.S. economy has remained resilient, fueled by strength in the labor market and solid consumer spending. However, debate continues about the likelihood and severity of a U.S. recession.

The U.S. economy has remained resilient, fueled by strength in the labor market and solid consumer spending. However, debate continues about the likelihood and severity of a U.S. recession.

Corporate entities use money raised with bonds to fund ongoing operations. The Federal government, states and cities issue bonds in order to raise money for a variety of reasons. Governmental agencies use money raised with bonds to fund projects that benefit the community.

Corporate entities use money raised with bonds to fund ongoing operations. The Federal government, states and cities issue bonds in order to raise money for a variety of reasons. Governmental agencies use money raised with bonds to fund projects that benefit the community.

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

Learn how moving your 401(k) retirement plan out of your former employer's plan may be a better option.

Learn how moving your 401(k) retirement plan out of your former employer's plan may be a better option.

Beyond the types of investments they hold, mutual funds also can be categorized based on their fund manager’s investment style – active management or passive management.

Beyond the types of investments they hold, mutual funds also can be categorized based on their fund manager’s investment style – active management or passive management.

Searching for income in today’s market environment has become significantly easier over the past year, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 5.25% since early 2022.

Searching for income in today’s market environment has become significantly easier over the past year, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 5.25% since early 2022.