Retirement Solutions - The Podcast

Retirement Solutions - The Podcast


Latest Episodes

Reliable Assets: Ensuring Financial Security (Ep. 31)
December 24, 2025

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 retir

How to Keep More of Your Money With Smart Roth Planning (Ep. 30)
December 10, 2025

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 w

How to Maximize Your Social Security and Keep More in Retirement
November 26, 2025

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. Th

The Hidden Way to Grow Your Retirement Savings: It’s All About Taxes
November 12, 2025

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

Is Downsizing Right for You? Smart Tips for a Smooth Move with Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher
October 29, 2025

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 fi

Turning High Interest Rates Into a Retirement Advantage with Dave Whitworth
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 strategi

Staying Connected: Building Family Bonds and Legacy in Retirement with Dr. Sean Brotherson
August 06, 2025

Retirement isnt just about finances. Its 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

What Really Happens in Your First Retirement Planning Meeting with Robert Brantley
July 23, 2025

What if the fear of talking to a financial advisor is the very thing keeping you from retiring sooner and living the life youve always dreamed of?In this episode, Ryan Thacker sits down with Robert Brantley, a trusted Investment Advisor Representative a

Creating Unforgettable Moments with Grandchildren with Susan Yates
July 09, 2025

What does it really take to build lasting family memories with your kids and grandkids, especially when everyones busy and scattered across the country?In this heartwarming and practical episode, Ryan Thacker sits down with Susan Alexander Yates, author

Hidden Gems, Comfort, and Confidence in Retirement Travel with Laura Murdoch
June 18, 2025

When it comes to retirement, some of the most meaningful memories are made through travel.In this episode, Tyson and Ryan Thacker sit down once again with Laura Murdoch of Morris Columbus Travel to uncover how retirees can explore the world with confiden