Month: January 2026

The Retirement Tax Mistake Most People Never See Coming (Ep. 33)

The Retirement Tax Mistake Most People Never See Coming (Ep. 33)

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, Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker walk through the real tax challenges facing retirees and why so many families are caught off guard. They explain why taxes often rise in retirement, how different income streams are taxed, and why understanding your tax buckets can help you avoid unnecessary surprises.

Ryan and Tyson discuss:

  • The three tax buckets and how each one affects your retirement income
  • Why most retirees underestimate their future tax bill
  • How RMDs, Social Security, pensions, and investment income interact
  • The power of tax bracket management and Roth strategies
  • The long-term impact of delaying tax planning
  • How forward-looking tax analysis can help families keep more of what they saved
  • And more

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Year-End Strategies That Can Help Your Retirement Go Further (Ep. 32)

Year-End Strategies That Can Help Your Retirement Go Further (Ep. 32)

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 allocation, and healthcare planning.

Ryan and Tyson cover:

  • How tax planning can affect long-term retirement outcomes
  • Ways to create income that is steady and structured
  • Why Social Security decisions should integrate with the rest of a retirement plan
  • How portfolio drift occurs after long market runs, and when rebalancing may be useful
  • Considerations for managing rising healthcare costs
  • And more!

Book your complimentary retirement planning consultation and get answers to your most pressing questions.

Resources:

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