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Notes on the economy: Making sense of facts vs. feelings

2 weeks ago | thrivent.com | David Royal

Asset managers spend a lot of time looking at economic data, which fall into two main types: hard data and soft data. Hard data include measurable facts, like the number of people employed, economic growth and inflation. Soft data focus on how people feel and what they say they plan to do. So far in 2025, these two types of data are telling a mixed story. On the hard data side, the economy looks fairly solid. Job reports for March and April were slightly better than expected.
18 Fun (And Affordable) Ways to Make the Most of Summer

3 weeks ago | thrivent.com | Julie Kendrick

The sweetest moments of summer don’t have to be expensive ones. Even if you’ve put pricey vacation plans on hold while you’re working toward other financial goals, you still can find plenty of affordable, interesting things to do close to home. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Explore the great outdoorsWhen was the last time you really hung out in your yard? You might be surprised at all the natural beauty you can observe.
Homebuying tips for any stage of life

3 weeks ago | thrivent.com | Taylor Hugo

Between low inventory and higher interest rates, the housing market has been challenging for first-time and experienced homebuyers alike. There are signs of improvement, however: The National Association of Realtors is predicting stronger home sales and a larger inventory of available homes in 2025.
Market Outlook: 2024 a strong year for markets, Thrivent

Mar 21, 2025 | thrivent.com | David Royal

All information and representations herein are as of 2/13/2025, unless otherwise noted. The views expressed are as of the date given, may change as market or other conditions change and may differ from views expressed by other Thrivent Asset Management, LLC associates. Actual investment decisions made by Thrivent Asset Management LLC will not necessarily reflect the views expressed.
Your guide to investing

Mar 21, 2025 | thrivent.com | Taylor Hugo

*New accounts with a minimum investment amount of $50 are offered through the Thrivent Mutual Funds “automatic investment plan.” Otherwise, the minimum initial investment requirement is $2,000 for non-retirement accounts and $1,000 for IRA or tax-deferred accounts; minimum subsequent investment requirement is $50 for all account types. Account minimums for other options vary. Dollar cost averaging does not ensure a profit, nor does it protect against losses in a declining market.
Decking the halls: Christmas plates showcase traditional holiday themes

Nov 25, 2024 | thrivent.com | Lauren Gaines

As the Christmas season nears, you may be readying your home with nostalgic décor and table settings. Thrivent, too, will be pulling out its beautiful collection of Christmas plates. Thrivent’s Corporate Archives hold a complete collection of Danish Christmas plates from 1895–2015 (Bing & Grøndahl) and 1908–2015 (Royal Copenhagen). These two firms create annual Christmas plates showcasing traditional holiday themes and Danish motifs.
Market outlook: Economies in transformation

Nov 25, 2024 | thrivent.com | David Royal

As of Oct. 18, 2024When providing thoughts for this column, I often focus on the macroeconomic situation in the U.S. because it’s what affects you most. This focus also reflects our investment view that the U.S. continues to be the world’s leader in economic and market influence. However, we also pay close attention to international economies. The 2024 global economic landscape reveals a world in transition, with the pandemic’s influence still looming large.
QCDS: Support causes you care about & reap tax benefits

Nov 25, 2024 | thrivent.com | Taylor Hugo

If you’re charitably inclined and want to share your wealth later in life, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are a great way to support organizations and causes you’re passionate about while reaping meaningful tax benefits. What is a QCD? A QCD is a tax-free donation from your individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualified organization.
Home is where the heart is

Nov 25, 2024 | thrivent.com | Taylor Hugo

Chuck and Terri Gafford of Appleton, Wisconsin, remember every family they’ve built a home for through Thrivent’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity. There’s Jay, the kid from Wisconsin who was sleeping in the walk-in closet of a one-bedroom apartment he shared with his family. There are the three brothers from Poland who lost their mother. Every day, the middle brother, a caretaker for his handicapped siblings, would carry them up and down the stairs to their second-story apartment.
From the archives: Our shared beliefs

Sep 9, 2024 | thrivent.com | Lauren Gaines

Thrivent’s predecessor organizations were established in an era of industrialization, urbanization and immigration. People were moving to cities and working dangerous jobs. They needed a safety net to help protect their families, so they turned to fraternal benefit societies for affordable life insurance. However, these societies had lodges with lengthy rituals that did not align with the beliefs of Lutheran immigrants.