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  <title>Thrivent Financial for Lutherans: Thrivent Newsletter</title> 
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  <description>Welcome to the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans monthly newsletter! Below are some recent enhancements and updates made to our Web site and/or special announcements about the site.</description> 
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  <copyright>(c)1995-2011 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans</copyright> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Join the Thrivent Financial Camp Challenge!  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:06:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ A new campaign recently launched on our organization's Facebook page - Thrivent Financial's Camp Challenge. For every new fan on the Thrivent Financial Facebook page, we will contribute $1 to Lutheran outdoor ministries up to $10,000. To become a fan, go to Thrivent.com/facebook and click 'LIKE.' Already a fan? Then spread the word to your family and friends and check out the campaign tab for camp-related activities - participate in a poll question, get an update on how we are doing towards reaching our goal and tell us about your favorite camp memory.   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Our Strength is Your Strength  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ For more than 100 years, we've done more than provide financial solutions. We've grown to become the sixth largest mutual life/health insurance organization in the U.S., and for 17 years in a row, we've been a Fortune 500 company. This year we climbed 24 spots, to number 318. In just the past 10 years alone, we've: Delivered more than $2 billion to members in dividends. Paid more than $5 billion to members in death benefits – one of the many ways we've kept our promises to members. In addition, in 2010, we paid $300 million in dividends to eligible members and raised, contributed and donated $135 million through chapter and community events to help congregations and individuals in need.   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Try Out a Message Board  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:04:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Take a moment to browse through the converations on the Lutherans Online message boards. If you are looking for a vacation idea, check out Travel &amp; Vacation, or if you are looking for a way to use your garden produce, see what is posted on Calling All Cooks. Post a question on one of the boards and see the responses you get. Feel free to join the conversation on the Lutherans Online Facebook page as well!   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  New Mobile Website Pilot  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:03:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Did you know you can now use smartphones, such as iPhones and Androids, to access some "mobile optimized" pages on our new mobile site? You can find mobile versions of the "Find an Event or Workshop" and "Term Life Quick Quote" interactive tools currently found on thrivent.com. The mobile site also includes a contact us form to make communicating with us quick and easy. Additional features will be added in the future as we further develop the site. The new mobile website can be accessed from a link on the bottom of the pages on Thrivent.com, or by pointing your mobile browser to m.thrivent.com.   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Take Control of Your Finances With FinanceWorks  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:02:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ You can monitor all of your bank, investment, credit card and retirement accounts in an instant from one easy-to-use site. There's no need to download or install special financial management software. Just log in to your Thrivent Financial online banking account and click on one of the FinanceWorksTM links to get started.   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Simple Tips to Beat Fees & Boost Credit Scores  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:01:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Credit cards are a fact of life. Paying with plastic has become so routine, it's almost a mindless exercise. Which is exactly what the credit card companies are counting on. Just be mindful that one swipe of your card can affect your credit rating. Get tips on beating credit card fees and boosting your credit score.   ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Where in the World Are Thrivent Members?  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:06:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ From backyard barbecues with family to social activities with your Thrivent chapter, we want to see where Thrivent Financial members are and what they're doing this summer! We invite you to share a snapshot from one of your summer adventures to help us create a "Where in the World Are Thrivent Financial Members?" photo album on our Facebook Page.    ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Simplify Your Life and Money  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ See how Cash Momentum helps to build your savings, pay your bills and monitor your budget - automatically. It's not rocket science but just as smart and beneficial. -You save first, not last. -Your bills are always covered. -You know where your money goes. Visit Thriventbank.com/cashmomentum to get started. Fill in the budget worksheet or sign up for FinanceWorksTM, a free money management tool.    ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Choose eDelivery for Board Election Materials  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:04:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ This fall's national board of directors election is right around the corner. If you prefer online communications instead of traditional mail, request to receive the ballot electronically. You can choose convenient, eco-friendly eDelivery for statements and other items, too. Just visit Thrivent.com/gopaperless.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Special Occasions  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Summer brings many special occasions including graduations, weddings, birthdays and more. Send free Lutherans Online eCards to let your friends and family know you're thinking of them. Having a summer gathering? Look through the invitations category to find the right one for the occasion. Try the Facebook share option as well.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Connect with Members  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:02:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Want to know more about Thrivent Financial members across the country? Log in at Thrivent.com. On the My Thrivent page, find Member Connection on the bottom right, then Member Highlights. There you will find short stories about members who are being recognized for their personal and professional achievements. You'll also find inspirational stories written by members. Come back often for more.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Bark If You Want to Save on Pet Costs  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:01:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Nearly two out of three American households own pets, which might not surprise you, depending on how diligently your neighbors clean up after their dogs. But did you know the humans in those 73 million households will spend just a whisker under $51 billion this year on food, vet visits and squeaky toys? That's why we've gathered these cost-saving tips.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Vacation Tips for the Fun and Frugal  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:06:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ It's summer. The kids are done with school and everyone needs a break, so let's go to the theme park! Avoid putting your whole vacation on plastic or you could pay credit-card interest long after the tan fades. See more tips for frugal travelers.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Get an Update from Our CEO and CFO  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ At our first-ever Member Meeting in Minneapolis, President and CEO Brad Hewitt and Chief Financial Officer Randy Boushek talked about Thrivent Financial's strength and uniqueness. View their remarks and other Member Meeting content, including songs from singer-songwriter Jennie Williamson, a member from Nashville; and The Limestones, a men's a cappella group from St. Olaf College.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Cut Waste, Not Trees. Choose eDelivery.  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:04:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Did you know you can get most of what shows up in your mailbox from us in your email inbox? eDelivery is faster than mail and it gives you easy access to your information whenever you want it. Visit Thrivent.com/gopaperless to enroll.     ]]></description> 
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  <title><![CDATA[  Singles Seeking  ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:03:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[ Read the success stories of those who have found love through Singles Seeking on Lutherans Online. Then check out Singles Seeking for yourself or converse with other singles on the Single? Mingle! message board. Who knows, you and your love might be our next success story!     ]]></description> 
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