Navigating Your Financial Journey

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  • Episode 21: What issues should I consider when having/adopting a child?

    What issues should I consider when having or adopting a child?

    • Cash Flow Changes
    • Childcare Costs
    • Insurance Changes
    • Tax Planning
    • Estate Planning
    • Resources

      • https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-raise-a-child-in-2023
      • https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/090415/cost-raising-child-america.asp
      • https://www.investopedia.com/how-to-pay-for-adoption-5409336
      • https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/32-ways-to-save-money-when-you-have-a-baby/
      • https://www.forbes.com/advisor/taxes/5-tax-breaks-for-parents/
      • https://www.thrivent.com/insights/life-insurance/a-guide-to-life-insurance-for-new-parents
      • https://www.whattoexpect.com/family/finances/how-to-write-will/

      • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more

        or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

        This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can

        be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,”
        “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions,
        and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

        The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or

        accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

        Investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC., a registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Advisory Persons of Thrivent

        provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.
        PalomarWealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated
        companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only.
        Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for
        important disclosures.

        Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"

        28 min
      • Episode 20: What should I consider when paying off my student loans?

        What should you consider when repaying your student loans?

        • Type of Loans
        • Repayment Strategies
        • Double Consolidation Backdoor for Parent Plus Loans
        • Resources

          • Student Loans General Overview Resource ⁠https://www.investopedia.com/student-loans-4689727⁠
          • Download your Student Loan Data https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/how-can-i-download-my-aid-data
          • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
          • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer Search https://studentaid.gov/pslf/employer-search
          • 2024 Student Loan Repayment: Employer Match to 401k https://www.investopedia.com/401-k-matching-for-student-loan-repayments-6342924
          • Parent Plus Loan Double Consolidation Step-by-Step Guide https://www.studentloanplanner.com/parent-plus-double-consolidation/
          • Federal Student Aid studentaid.gov
          • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau consumerfinance.gov
          • National Consumer Law Center studentloanborrowerassistance.org
          • Scholarship Search https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
          • Negative Effects of Student Loan Debt https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/100515/10-ways-student-debt-can-destroy-your-life.asp
          • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

            This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

            The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

            Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

            Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"


            30 min
          • Episode 19: Cybersecurity: What you need to know to protect yourself

            October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Join us as we walk through how to protect yourself from scams, share the most common scams, and what to do if you find yourself a victim of identity theft or scams.


            Resources

            • Massive amounts of resources at this site: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month\
            • https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/4-things-you-can-do-keep-yourself-cyber-safe⁠
            • https://staysafeonline.org/resources/online-safety-basics/
            • https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed
            • https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/02/new-ftc-data-show-consumers-reported-losing-nearly-88-billion-scams-2022
              • https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/12qmvlw/oc_i_updated_our_famous_password_table_for_2023/
              • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"


                31 min
              • Episode 18: What should I consider when I receive a promotion?

                In Season 2, episodes will focus on different stages that we experience in life. Join us to explore how to prioritize needs, wants, and wishes for each stage. 

                Considerations for a new promotion:

                • Income Increase
                • Revisiting Goals
                • Retirement Considerations
                • Tax Planning
                • Updating Insurance
                • Resources

                  • Lifestyle Creep: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lifestyle-creep.asp
                  • Smart Moves when you get a raise: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/092313/how-manage-lifestyle-inflation.asp
                  • Tax impacts of increased pay: https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0212/how-getting-a-raise-affects-your-taxes.aspx
                  • Make the most of your raise: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-raise
                  • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                    This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                    The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                    Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                    Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"



                    21 min
                  • Episode 17: What should I consider when buying home?

                    In Season 2, episodes will focus on different stages that we experience in life. Join us to explore how to prioritize needs, wants, and wishes for each stage. 


                    Considerations for a Home Purchase:

                    • How do I know if I am financially ready to buy a home?
                    • How much home can I afford?
                    • How do interest rates affect my situation?
                    • What types of loans are available?


                    • Resources

                      • Median Home Price in Peoria, IL https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MEDLISPRI37900
                      • Mortgage Options https://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/08/homebuyer-financing-option.asp
                      • How much mortgage can I afford? https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/030905.asp
                      • 7 Smart Steps for New Homeowners https://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/09/new-homeowner-tips.asp
                      • Every stage offers new challenges. Listen regularly to build your understanding and learn how to make wise decisions throughout your life!

                        This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                        This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                        The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                        Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                        Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"


                        29 min
                      • Episode 16: How does marriage impact your financial journey?

                        In Season 2, episodes will focus on different stages that we experience in life. Join us to explore how to prioritize needs, wants, and wishes for each stage. 

                        Considerations for Married Couples

                        • Should we combine our finances?
                        • Are there tax benefits to filing jointly?
                        • Are there debts to payoff?

                        • Resources

                          • https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/030716/managing-money-couple.asp
                          • https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0412/why-marriage-makes-financial-sense.aspx
                          • https://www.investopedia.com/so-you-re-getting-married-4687193
                          • https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dinks.asp


                          • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                            This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                            The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                            Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                            Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"

                            24 min
                          • Episode 15: Sidebar-Fun Financial Facts Trivia!

                            As we often do in our conversations, Matt and Kelly went on a tangent! Explore a few financial fun facts as well as learn some helpful information in our first Sidebar Episode. We'll return to the next stage, Mid-Career, in Episode 16. Every stage offers new challenges. Listen regularly to build your understanding and learn how to make wise decisions throughout your life!

                            Resources

                            • Bank Deposit Made in Error: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/can-bank-make-deposits-to-wrong-account-2386128#toc-keeping-tabs-on-your-balances-and-transactions
                              • Password Chart: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/20/study-if-your-passwords-are-less-than-8-characters-long-change-them.html
                              • Imposter Scam: https://consumer.gov/scams-identity-theft/imposter-scams

                              • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                                This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                                The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                                Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                                Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"


                                26 min
                              • Episode 14: What Issues Should I Consider When Starting Out Financially?

                                In Season 2, episodes will focus on different stages that we experience in life. Join us to explore how to prioritize needs, wants, and wishes for each stage. 

                                Early Career

                                • Entry-Level Salary & Setting Priorities
                                • When to Begin Retirement Savings
                                • Living Arrangements
                                • Protecting Yourself & More!
                                • Every stage offers new challenges. Listen regularly to build your understanding and learn how to make wise decisions throughout your life!


                                  This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                                  This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                                  The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                                  Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                                  Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"





                                  26 min
                                • Episode 13: Intro to Season 2


                                  Throughout Season 1, we covered each financial concept separately. Join us as we begin Season 2, where we share how to see your financial situation holistically. Future episodes will focus on different stages that people experience and how to prioritize needs, wants, and wishes for each stage. 

                                  1. Early Career

                                    • Student Loan Debt
                                    • Entry-Level Salary
                                    • When to Begin Retirement Savings
                                    • How Marriage Changes your Financial Plan
                                    • 2. Mid-Career

                                        • Promotions
                                        • Home Purchase/Moving
                                        • Having Children
                                        • 3. Pre-Retirement

                                            • Deciding How Much You Will Need
                                            • Setting Goals
                                            • Dreaming Big on How to Enjoy Retirement
                                            • 4. Retirement

                                                • Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go Years
                                                • How To Make Your Savings Last
                                                • 5. Beyond

                                                    • Tax-Efficient Estate Transfer
                                                    • How to Leave a Legacy

                                                    • Every stage offers new challenges. Listen regularly to build your understanding and learn how to make wise decisions throughout your life!

                                                      This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

                                                      This communication may include forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and include, without limitation, words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates, ”projects,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “could’” or the negative of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially.

                                                      The purpose of the report is to illustrate how accepted financial and estate planning principles may improve your current situation. The term "plan" or "planning," when used within this report, does not imply that a recommendation has been made to implement one or more financial plans or make a particular investment. You should use this Report to help you focus on the factors that are most important to you. This Report does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting ramifications, you should consult appropriate professionals for advice that is specific to your situation.

                                                      Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Palomar Wealth and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.palomarwealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for important disclosures.

                                                      Music credit: Musictown, "Fun times together"



                                                      15 min
                                                    • Episode 12: Myth Busters!

                                                      Everyone has opinions regarding finances, let us help you cut through the noise to find the facts.


                                                      Proverbs 15:22

                                                      Without consultation, plans are frustrated; But with many counselors, they succeed.


                                                      Resources

                                                      • Financial Commandments Article (Great Picture!): https://www.marketwatch.com/story/7-financial-commandments-you-can-actually-break-and-one-cardinal-rule-you-should-always-follow-2995b2ea?mod=search_headline
                                                      • Financial Myths Article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/in/personal-finance/top-5-personal-finance-myths-that-need-to-be-busted/
                                                      • Two Investors Comparison: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/6-money-myths
                                                      • This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not solely intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The views and strategies described may not be suitable for all investors. They also do not include all fees or expenses that may be incurred by investing in specific products. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments will fluctuate and when redeemed may be worth more or less than when originally invested. You cannot invest directly in an index. The opinions expressed are subject to change as subsequent conditions vary. Advisory services through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC.

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