Merritt Jezwinski - Thrivent

DIY retirement is like DIY plumbing.

Sometimes you’re fine… until everything goes wrong at 2am.

Are you a DIY person or a “call the pro” person?

See thrivent.com/social for important disclosures.

Social Security isn’t a cliff - it’s a bridge.

People often picture Social Security like this: One day it’s there, the next day it collapses.

That’s not how it works. It’s more like a bridge that periodically gets reinforced:

• New supports added
• Traffic rules adjusted
• Weight limits changed

Even if repairs are overdue, cars don’t suddenly fall into the river.
• Payroll taxes keep funding benefits.
• Adjustments may happen.
• Income continues.

That’s why planning isn’t about guessing the future - it’s about building flexibility.

Disclosures: thrivent.com/social