Winter 2011 | Volume 109 | Number 658
Caught in the Middle
Managing the challenges of caring for your own kids and your parents simultaneously will never be easy. But for the 20 million Americans who are part of the Sandwich Generation, it can be done. Thrivent members and experts share their strategies, and they may work for you, too.
Also in this issue:
- Thoughtful Consideration – President and CEO Brad Hewitt shares how Thrivent Financial helps you find the answers you need.
- Making a Difference – Learn how your Thrivent Choice vote makes a difference, and vote now in the second Voting Event.
- Security Measures – Health issues spurred this member to fight for his family's financial future.
- Act Like Royalty – Find out why your assets (yes, you do have some) deserve to be protected.
- Mom vs. the Facts – Sort the real worries from the "old wives' tales."
- Difficult Decisions Made Easier – This helpful guide will help you in those first days and weeks after a loved one dies.
- Our Common Bond: Is It Common Knowledge? – Surprising facts and insights about Martin Luther.
- Meet Your Board – Meet Thrivent Financial board member Paul Middeke.
- Love Your Heart – Eight simple steps can help you reduce your risk of heart attack.
- Getting Together – Members from Alaska to Florida and places in between volunteer, learn and share laughs while helping others thrive.
- Thrivent Financial News – Annual meeting plans, insurance for uninsurable children, and updates on dividends and Thrivent Builds.
- What I Have Learned – Thrivent Financial Board chairman Kurt Senske shares what he has learned about God and calling.
- From Our Members
- Your Words
- Words You Live By
- Your Thoughts – Members share how they educate their children about God and how it compares with their parents' approach.
- Live•Give•Grow – Meet a teen with a ton of heart, get tips for holding onto your money at any age and learn how to make sure your financial situation is on track.
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