The big number:
1.76B
The number of
Did you know?
The end-of-year giving rush
About 36% of charitable giving in 2025 happened in the fourth quarter, and December alone accounted for about 18% of all
But generosity doesn’t have to wait for a deadline. Planned giving throughout the year can help you support the causes you care about when needs arise—not just when the calendar says it’s time.
The breakdown: The power of compound interest
$228K
Amount of compound interest earned when you start investing at age 45
$644K
Amount of compound interest earned when you start investing at age 35
$1.54M
Amount of compound interest earned when you start investing at age 25
Every year matters. Make this one count.
A Thrivent financial advisor can help you build an investment strategy that considers how compound growth can impact your financial goals.
Everything is easier with a plan. If you don’t have a plan, you have tunnel vision. But with a plan, you can see the big picture, and it allows you to be more generous, as well as take care of your own finances and needs.
Defining finance: Liquid assets
Skincare and sunscreen
Some skincare products are FSA eligible, including sunscreen, many eczema creams and some over-the-counter acne products, such as cleansers and pimple patches. Some light therapy devices that help reduce acne, scarring and muscle pain are also FSA eligible.
At-home testing
Get a clearer picture of your health with at-home health test kits, testing anything from hormones and thyroid health to cholesterol levels, heart health and more. Health-only genetic testing kits are also FSA eligible and might tell you if you’re predisposed to developing certain health conditions.
Wearable health and fitness trackers
Some wearable health and fitness trackers—particularly those with built-in diagnostic features like blood oxygen or heart rhythm monitoring—are FSA eligible and can help you monitor wellness metrics in real time to support long-term health goals.
Sleep aids and devices
Everyone needs adequate sleep to thrive. If you find yourself struggling, items like nasal strips, sleep aids, pain-relieving eye masks, humidifiers and CPAP machines are FSA eligible and can support more consistent, restorative sleep.
Written by Bella Norcross
