Most people watch their account balances closely, but very few know the number that matters most in retirement: how much they will actually owe in taxes. That number can change everything about what you can spend, how long your money lasts, and the choices you get to make in the years ahead. In this episode, …
As the year ends, many retirees review their financial decisions in light of changing tax rules, market movement, and ongoing cost pressures. In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker outline five Smart Money Moves that can help retirees prepare for 2026. Their discussion focuses on practical steps that influence taxes, income, Social Security, investment …
Most retirees focus on how much they have saved, but the biggest threat to their future is often the cost they never planned for. Taxes, inflation, healthcare, and longevity can quietly increase year after year until they place real pressure on your retirement income. In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker explain how hidden …
Most people focus on investment returns, but the real threat to a comfortable retirement often hides in plain sight. Taxes can quietly drain away more of your savings than you ever expected, and the window to take control may be smaller than you think. In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker break down how …
Most retirees unknowingly leave thousands of dollars on the table just by filing for Social Security the wrong way. In this episode, Ryan and Tyson Thacker reveal how the right claiming strategy can mean hundreds of thousands more in retirement income. They break down the key mistakes people make, how taxes and Medicare tie into …
What if the biggest opportunity to grow your retirement savings has nothing to do with chasing the next big investment and everything to do with taxes? In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker break down why taxes may be the single biggest expense you will face in retirement and how strategic tax planning could …
What if downsizing your home could actually upgrade your lifestyle in retirement? In this episode, Tyson Thacker sits down with real estate professionals Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher, co-hosts of The Downsizing Roadmap Podcast, to unpack how your home fits into your B.O.S.S. Retirement Blueprint. Together, they explore what it means to “dream first” when …
Rising interest rates feel like bad news, but what if rising interest rates could actually work in your favor during retirement? In this episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker sit down with long-time advisor and friend, Dave Whitworth, to unpack strategies for thriving in today’s high-interest-rate environment. From increasing guaranteed income to leveraging overlooked financial …
Retirement isn’t just about finances. It’s about having the freedom to focus on what matters most: your family. In this heartfelt episode, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker are joined by Dr. Sean Brotherson, Professor and Extension Family Science Specialist at North Dakota State University, to explore how retirees can deepen family connections, pass down values, …
What if the fear of talking to a financial advisor is the very thing keeping you from retiring sooner and living the life you’ve always dreamed of? In this episode, Ryan Thacker sits down with Robert Brantley, a trusted Investment Advisor Representative at B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions, to talk about what really happens during a first …