August 2025 – Retirement Solutions

Turning High Interest Rates Into a Retirement Advantage with Dave Whitworth

By BOSS Retirement Solutions | August 27, 2025

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 tools, they reveal how to create confidence and stability in your retirement plan.

Dave discusses:

How to turn high interest rates into higher lifetime income
Why Social Security is the foundation of every retirement income plan
The role annuities can play as a “private pension”
When a reverse mortgage could be a smart addition to your income strategy
How the B.O.S.S. Retirement Blueprint creates a customized, holistic plan
And more

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About Dave Whitworth:

Dave Whitworth is an Investment Advisor Representative with B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors, where he forms relationships with clients as he helps identify areas where his services may be able to enhance retirement income planning. He enjoys the relationships that are created as trust is built, and he strives to provide exceptional customer service and ensure every financial goal is considered.

Dave has degrees in business management and zoology from Brigham Young University. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and a licensed insurance agent.

Dave is an outdoor and recreation enthusiast, originally from Wisconsin. He enjoys playing basketball, golf, volleyball, and cycling. With his wife, he stays busy supporting the activities and needs of their five children, and he enjoys attending their sporting and dance events.

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Staying Connected: Building Family Bonds and Legacy in Retirement with Dr. Sean Brotherson (Ep. 25)

By BOSS Retirement Solutions | August 6, 2025

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, and create meaningful traditions across generations.

From Saturday morning donut runs to turning family stories into lessons for resilience, this episode is filled with real ideas for building stronger relationships. Whether you’re a seasoned grandparent or just beginning to think about the legacy you want to leave, you’ll walk away with practical inspiration.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How to create new family traditions without forcing them
The role of technology in staying connected with grandkids
How family stories can shape values and identity
Legacy-building activities that make memories last
And more