Month: November 2025

How to Maximize Your Social Security and Keep More in Retirement

How to Maximize Your Social Security and Keep More in Retirement

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 your benefits, and how a simple plan can help you keep more of what’s yours.

They also uncover real examples showing how timing, coordination, and smart planning can turn your Social Security into a powerful foundation for your retirement income.

Key takeaways:

  • How Social Security became the foundation of your retirement plan and why so many misunderstand how it works
  • The real cost of claiming benefits too early and how waiting could increase your lifetime income by 8% per year
  • How ignoring taxes and Medicare premiums can quietly drain thousands from your benefits
  • A real-life case study of a couple who gained over $207,000 by filing strategically
  • Why integrating Social Security with your IRA, 401(k), and overall retirement income plan can double your wealth’s long-term impact
  • And more!

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The Hidden Way to Grow Your Retirement Savings: It’s All About Taxes

The Hidden Way to Grow Your Retirement Savings: It’s All About Taxes

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 make your money go significantly further.

Ryan and Tyson discuss:

  • How today’s national debt and tax trends could impact your retirement
  • Why most retirees underestimate their lifetime tax burden
  • The “three tax buckets” and how to move from taxed later to tax-free income
  • The power of Roth 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and properly structured life insurance
  • How to “Washington-proof” your retirement and take control of your future
  • And more

Resources:

Get your FREE B.O.S.S. Retirement Blueprint:

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  • Text BLUEPRINT to (435) 500-0665
  • Call: (800) 769-7550
  • or Click Here

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