Paul Osckel-Thrivent

10/08/2026

Seeing your hard-earned money go towards taxes can be frustrating. However, there are ways you can help reduce your tax burdens and become more tax efficient. ⬇️

Discover practical and effective strategies to help reduce your taxable income. From retirement savings to smart investment decisions, opportunities to keep more of your earnings are at hand.

10/01/2026

Looking for a way to teach your children the value of money? An allowance can help them understand the basics of budgeting and saving. Here are some things to consider before giving out an allowance. ⬇️

Educating children about money goes well beyond knowing how many quarters are in a dollar. You also can teach them that money represents something that can be traded for other things, like using it to buy something they want or receiving it for doing a task.

09/29/2026

What are common mistakes people make when investing?​

1️⃣ Lacking diversification​
2️⃣ Trying to time the market​
3️⃣ Investing with your emotions​
4️⃣ Ignoring fees and taxes​

For more mistakes to watch out for and smart strategies to consider. 👇

If you're not a pro at investing, you can get tripped up. Here's what you need to know to sidestep common investment pitfalls and make the most of your money.

09/23/2026

You’ve worked hard to build a life you love—now it’s time to decide what your money is meant to do. How it’s set up today is already shaping what reaches the people and causes closest to your heart tomorrow. Take a closer look at your money, so it can support your life now and benefit those you care about.

Maximize your impact with a financial strategy that minimizes taxes.

09/18/2026

Let's pursue your financial goals, together. I can help you get started by providing insight on three important steps to establishing a financial plan:

1. Identify where you are.
2. Define financial success so you can outline your goals.
3. Uncover some events that might move you further away from your goals.

Learn more about what makes up a solid financial plan and the process for creating your own. ⬇️

Taking the time to create a financial plan offers a roadmap for reaching your financial goals—emotional and financial. Learn how a financial plan helps organize income, savings, investments and insurance to balance your priorities for the future.

09/17/2026

Even though your personal finances likely start with your personal goals, they can also be a way to support the people, causes and community you love. Who are you building your legacy for?

Thrivent can help you plan your finances for the people, causes and...

09/09/2026

Saving for retirement? Here’s something to consider: different accounts come with different tax implications.

By spreading your savings across taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts, you can give yourself more flexibility in retirement. This makes it easier for you to manage withdrawals, avoid tax spikes and lower your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI).

Get in touch to discuss the right approach for your unique situation.

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

09/02/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day is almost here, and so is the Todd Clifford Legacy Foundation Fun Run!

I’m proud to support the Todd Clifford Legacy Foundation as a sponsor for this year’s 1776 Fun Run on Monday, September 7th at Kendrick Lake Park in Lakewood.

Participants can walk or run 1,776 feet or 1,776 meters, honoring Todd’s badge number — 1776.

More importantly, 100% of the proceeds support veterans, law enforcement officers, and their families.

🏃‍♂️ Come walk it.
🇺🇸 Come run it.
🤝 Come support the mission.

Check-in: 8:00 AM | Events: 9:00 AM
📍 Kendrick Lake Park — Lakewood, CO

👉 Register here:
www.toddcliffordlegacyfoundation.org/event-list

Hope to see you there!



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08/31/2026

Help prepare for retirement with confidence by getting a locked-in interest rate for the guarantee period you choose—either 3, 5, 7 or 9 years—with a Thrivent Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™️.

This single premium fixed deferred annuity offers:
• Dependable interest
• Tax-deferred earnings
• Protection from market risk

Contact me today if you want to discuss if this is right for you.

For additional interest rates and other important information: https://bit.ly/4fFumVI

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08/24/2026

If you’re in one of these 7 life stages, it may be time to update your life insurance coverage. ⬇️

How much life insurance should you have? As life changes, so does the answer to that question.