Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Planning: Tools and Services

Planning Tools & Services > Life Events > Getting Married

Getting Married

Getting married may be one of the most exciting times of your life. Everyone wants to celebrate your happiness with you. There's the thrill of the proposal, followed by all the fun (and headaches) of planning a wedding. And finally, when the last dance has been danced and you've basked in the enjoyment of your honeymoon-you settle into your contented new life as a family.

Your Accounts

___	If you're changing your address, remember to notify Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to make sure all your accounts are up-to-date.
		Call the Customer Interaction Center at 800-847-4836.
		Edit My Information: If you already have online access to your insurance and annuity accounts, you can update your information online and get forms to change your beneficiary.
		Thrivent Mutual Funds: If you have online mutual fund account access, you can also update your information online.
		Call Thrivent Financial Bank toll-free at 866-226-5225 or e-mail bank@thrivent.com.

Insurance

___	Life insurance is important to protect your new spouse financially in the event of your unexpected death.
		Term life insurance can provide coverage for your immediate needs at a low cost.
		Permanent life insurance, while requiring a somewhat higher premium, provides lifetime coverage while accumulating cash value that you can access in the future if needed.
		If you already own life insurance, you should review your coverage - having a new spouse may mean an increase in the amount of coverage you'll want to have.
		If your current life insurance contract includes a Guaranteed Purchase Option (or Guaranteed Insurability Option), your recent marriage allows you to increase the amount of your protection, regardless of your health.
		The life insurance calculator can help you estimate how much coverage you'll want to have.
___	Disability income insurance can help reduce the financial impact if a disability prevents you from earning an income.
___	Major medical insurance may help cover your needs, if you're no longer covered by your previous medical insurance policy.

Investments

___	Mutual fund options available through Thrivent Investment Management Inc. can help you save for a large purchase like a house, or build an emergency fund for unexpected expenses.
___	Automatic Investment Plans: Conveniently invest as little as $50 automatically every month.

Banking

___	Online banking from Thrivent Financial Bank offers the convenience of 24-hour account access, including online bill payments.
___	Single or joint checking accounts, with a free VISA® Check Card make handling daily expenses easier.
___	Verified by Visa adds additional security for online purchases.
___	Savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) can help you save for big future purchases like a home, vehicle, vacation or honeymoon.
___	Apply for a mortgage online: Get competitive rates, accurate closing costs and fast approvals.

Planning Tools & Services

___	A LifeMap® Financial Plan provides direction for your financial journey together, through the development of an objective, in-depth financial plan.
___	IRAs offer tax advantages for retirement planning. The power of time is incredible when it comes to accumulation. It's never too early to begin contributing to your plans.
___	Education Center: Read helpful articles about marital money management.
___	Seminars about accumulation and investment help you become more proactive about investing for your future.

Fraternal

___	The Chapter System of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans gives you opportunities to volunteer together-a great and meaningful way to share time as a married couple.
___	Simply Giving^® makes your church contributions or Lutheran school tuition payments easy through electronic funds transfer—right from your checking or savings account.
___	Your Will Planning Guide, available online in Members/Chapters, can help you begin the process of creating a will. (First-time users will need to register.)
___	Educational and informational benefits are available to members at no cost.
___	Order benefits online in Members/Chapters. (First-time users will need to register.)

Page Settings

Adjust Text Size:

Printer Friendly

Locate Your Financial Representative

Your Thrivent Financial representative is there to answer your questions about life insurance or investments as you plan for one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make—your home. Call or e-mail your financial representative today!