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  <title>Thrivent Financial for Lutherans: Thrivent News</title> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rolling exhibit will transport visitors into substandard housing  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ National Cherry Festival visitors get glimpse of unhealthy, unsafe living conditions ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Wedding season means newlyweds face financial 'adjustments'  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Couples face daunting task in aligning financial attitudes and goals ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Bruce Nicholson, chairman, president and CEO of Thrivent Financial, announces plan to retire  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Bruce Nicholson, chairman, president, and CEO of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, has announced his intent to retire before the end of 2010. The exact date of his departure has not yet been determined, but the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Board of Directors has formed a selection committee to begin the process to find Nicholson's replacement and also has retained an executive search firm to assist with the effort. ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rolling exhibit transports visitors into substandard housing at Rochesterfest  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ $125 million alliance offers festival visitors snapshot of national problem ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Witham becomes first female president of international insurance association  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Gender gap closes after 59 years of GAMA International history ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Sorum elected to The American College's board of trustees  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Executive to help direct educational institution for financial services professionals ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Christian music fans transported into substandard housing  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Exhibit at Alive Christian Festival in Ohio offers concert-goers a lesson in charity ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rolling exhibit transports visitors into substandard housing  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Art Fest visitors will see national problem ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Builds Mobile tour continues in Ohio  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ $125 million alliance offers Troy Strawberry Festival visitors view of national problem ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial releases 2008 charitable outreach summary at Report to the Community  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ During its annual Report to the Community, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans announced that together with its approximately 2.6 million members, it generated $309.8 million in support of communities, congregations and individuals in need in 2008. ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial highlights strength and community outreach at Report to the Community  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:30:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Despite economic challenges, organization’s leaders deliver message of 'standing strong' ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ May 30: Thrivent Builds Night at the Game offers Lutherans from across Wisconsin a memorable night at Miller Park  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:30:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Rolling exhibit transports Brewers fans into substandard housing ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial names new director, Community Relations  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 14:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has named Stacy Hanley as its new director, Community Relations. ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial continues to thrive without TARP assistance  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ While other companies might be participating in TARP funding programs, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has not needed and sees no future need for TARP assistance. ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Rolling exhibit transports Strawberry Fest visitors into substandard housing  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ $125 million alliance offers snapshot of national problem ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Volunteers from Thrivent Financial and Milwaukee Habitat gear up for week-long building effort  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 14:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Year after year, Lutheran volunteers help build 10 homes in Milwaukee ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Home ownership: Dreams becoming reality  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 13:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 10 Habitat partner families and volunteers to construct new homes in Harambee neighborhood ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Housing Success Story: Alliance brings 40 homes in four years to Milwaukee's inner city  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial and Milwaukee Habitat begin week-long building effort in Harambee ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ 67-foot exhibit on wheels contrasts poverty housing with newly dedicated Habitat home  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 17:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Volunteers celebrate and learn at home dedication on May 9 ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Spring issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 10:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>https://news.thrivent.com/newsroom/news/index.phtml?id=515&amp;wssrc=rss&amp;wssubject=thriventnews</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[ Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature many members of Thrivent Financial ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Builds Mobile kicks off 2009 tour in Nashville ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Tennessee TACA Craft Fair visitors May 1-3 will see snapshot of substandard housing ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial and its members continue to invest in their communities ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Despite ailing economy, organization and members generate nearly $310 million in giving ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ GAMA International honors 32 from Thrivent Financial ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Recruiting Specialist Awards recognize company's success in attracting candidates ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial wins Lipper Fund Award for Best Small Cap Value Fund over five years ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Asset Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, announced today that its Thrivent Partner Small Cap Value Fund (AALVX, I-Shares) has received a Lipper Fund Award for Best Small Cap Value Fund over five years. ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Economy sparks opportunity to teach kids lasting money lessons ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial offers tips, new national event to teach sharing, saving and spending ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ National Teach Your Kids to Share Day to take place April 24 ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Events around the country for families feature values-based approach to money management ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Winter Issue of Thrivent Magazine Arriving in Mailboxes Now ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature members of Thrivent Financial  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Marriage: A key to retirement bliss? ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Survey finds married individuals hold more positive outlook during market turbulence  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial Foundation Red Kettle Match Day generates record-breaking results ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Nearly $500,000 raised in single day due to community's generosity  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Illness, job loss trump market volatility as retirement obstacles ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Boomers cite unexpected situations that could affect savings  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ This Christmas, there's a new Grinch in town ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Boomers expect to cut back on holiday giving, spending and travel due to market woes  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial names new chief operating officer ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial Board of Directors appoints Brad Hewitt to newly created position  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial and Lutheran congregations seek to raise $320,000 for Minnesota FoodShare ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial offers incentive match for cash contributions to local food shelves  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Boomers beleaguered but still optimistic about financial well-being ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ In spite of market volatility and financial challenges, hope springs eternal  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Financial protection during turbulent times ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans launches new whole life insurance products  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial allocates $975,000 in gifts to local taxing entities ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:55:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Organization shows support for Fox Cities with voluntary contributions  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Fall issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature many members of Thrivent Financial  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recognizes its finest financial representatives ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Eleven inducted into Hall of Fame for years of hard work, dedication to members  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial receives financial literacy award ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Institute for Financial Literacy honors 'More Than Money Matters'  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Habitat 500 offers 'time away' for Minneapolis mom ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Five hundred-mile bike trip provides physical and emotional benefits for Anne Kersten  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Community Lion going back to school ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:40:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans loans statue to Appleton Area School District  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Growth at Thrivent Financial Bank triggers expansion to downtown Appleton ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:45:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Approximately 100 bank employees relocating to City Center East  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Fitch affirms Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' AA+ rating ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Fortune 500 organization also receives stable rating outlook  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Bug off! We love your help! ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Most retirees avoid professional financial advice but love it when they get it  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Summer issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:20:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature many members of Thrivent Financial  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial and its members aim to generate $1.5 million for Midwest flood relief ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial members nationwide rally to organize local fund-raisers  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Survey reveals retirees' priorities ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ House, yard, grandkids rank near top but men and women disagree over main focus  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation awards $75,000 grant to CAP Services ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Dollars to support the agency's Skills Enhancement Program in the Fox Cities  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial veterans promoted to new leadership roles ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Mike Fuehrmeyer named divisional vice president; Janelle Fuhrmann named managing partner  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ A.M. Best affirms Thrivent Financial's top rating ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Fortune 500 organization receives A++ (Superior) rating for financial strength  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Why fight? Retired couples agree on spending ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ National survey also identifies potential challenges to financial harmony  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Frugally female: Retired women do 'little things' to save money ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Senior females more likely than male counterparts to stretch retirement dollars  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial names Fred Kraegel to board of directors ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ CPA brings 37 years of accounting, financial and operational experience to board  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Senior women trail men in financial confidence ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:02:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Elderly women also more prone to worries than men  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Innovative programs for children get boost from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:02:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ $68,000 in grants to Appleton Area School District  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Nearly $5.8 million raised and donated for Fox Cities ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:01:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Nearly $5.8 million and more than 250,000 volunteer hours. That's the support generated locally for nonprofit organizations, congregations and individuals and families in need during 2007 by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans with its local members, employees, retirees and the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ 'Let's thrive' captures organization's retirement focus ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial Report to the Community highlights importance of thriving together  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Hammers Pounding in Harambee during Thrivent Builds with Habitat Week ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial members and other volunteers to construct 10 homes in 2008  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Spring issue of Thrivent magazine arriving in mailboxes now ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Stories on faith, finance and volunteerism feature many members of Thrivent Financial  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial members re-elect three incumbents to board of directors ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:07:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Middeke, Senske and Hushagen re-elected to four-year terms  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial and its members generate nearly $321 million for community needs in 2007 ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:15:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Membership organization reports 100,000 in educational, social and helping activities  ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[ A chance to help others on the road to retirement ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:15:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Thrivent Financial to hire more than 800 additional representatives in 2008  ]]></description> 
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