Are you asking the right questions about your retirement, or are you trying to solve the puzzle with half the clues? In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic game Guess Who? to explain how Colorado PERA members can better understand their retirement benefits. From membership dates and years of service to retirement goals, family considerations, and plan changes, Ambar shares the key questions that can help narrow down the best path forward. She explains why every PERA member's situation is unique and why comparing your plan to a coworker's can lead to costly mistakes. When it comes to retirement planning, success starts with understanding your own card, not someone else's.

Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to Journey4Wealth.com. And, if you’re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group’s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.

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Are you asking the right questions about your retirement, or are you trying to solve the puzzle with half the clues? In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic game Guess Who? to explain how Colorado PERA members can better understand their retirement benefits. From membership dates and years of service to retirement goals, family considerations, and plan changes, Ambar shares the key questions that can help narrow down the best path forward. She explains why every PERA member's situation is unique and why comparing your plan to a coworker's can lead to costly mistakes. When it comes to retirement planning, success starts with understanding your own card, not someone else's.
Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.Journey4Wealth.com">Journey4Wealth.com</a>. And, if you&rsquo;re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group&rsquo;s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.
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The retirement journey is one of the greatest and most fulfilling trips you’ll ever embark on, and proper preparation and strategy can help you maximize your current situation while building towards a future that is everything you’ve been dreaming of.

Hosted by The Journey Financial Group president Ambar Reddekopp, The Games of Life Podcast aims to educate listeners on the many nuances of retirement planning. In a world where markets are always moving and nothing is a sure thing, having a strong backbone of financial education and information is key to feeling secure in the future you’re building for yourself. From growing your personal wealth, to managing your funds throughout retirement, The Games of Life provides insight that helps you be confident in the financial choices you make.  

The retirement journey is one of the greatest and most fulfilling trips you’ll ever embark on, and proper preparation and strategy can help you maximize your current situation while building towards a future that is everything you’ve been dreaming of.
Hosted by The Journey Financial Group president Ambar Reddekopp, The Games of Life Podcast aims to educate listeners on the many nuances of retirement planning. In a world where markets are always moving and nothing is a sure thing, having a strong backbone of financial education and information is key to feeling secure in the future you’re building for yourself. From growing your personal wealth, to managing your funds throughout retirement, The Games of Life provides insight that helps you be confident in the financial choices you make.

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Are You Asking the Right Questions About Your PERA Benefits?

What if retirement is less about reaching the finish line and more about avoiding the “Sorry” cards that can send you back to square one? In this episode of The Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic board game Sorry! to explain some of retirement’s biggest risks. From inflation and long-term care costs to taxes and longevity, Ambar explores the unexpected events that can derail even the best-laid plans. She explains why retirement isn't a destination but a decades-long journey that requires preparation, flexibility, and purpose-driven planning. If you want to protect the progress you've worked so hard to build, this conversation highlights the importance of planning for life's inevitable setbacks before they happen.

Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to Journey4Wealth.com. And, if you’re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group’s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.

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What if retirement is less about reaching the finish line and more about avoiding the &ldquo;Sorry&rdquo; cards that can send you back to square one? In this episode of The Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic board game Sorry! to explain some of retirement&rsquo;s biggest risks. From inflation and long-term care costs to taxes and longevity, Ambar explores the unexpected events that can derail even the best-laid plans. She explains why retirement isn't a destination but a decades-long journey that requires preparation, flexibility, and purpose-driven planning. If you want to protect the progress you've worked so hard to build, this conversation highlights the importance of planning for life's inevitable setbacks before they happen.
Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.Journey4Wealth.com">Journey4Wealth.com</a>. And, if you&rsquo;re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group&rsquo;s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.
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What Are the “Sorry” Cards That Could Derail Your Retirement?

Think you've figured out your retirement plan? What if someone changes the rules halfway through the game? In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic game of UNO to explain the often-confusing world of Colorado PERA retirement benefits. From retirement timing and years of service to survivor benefits, service credit purchases, and ever-changing plan rules, Ambar breaks down why no two PERA members have the same hand of cards. She explores the mistakes people make when following coworkers' advice and explains why understanding your own benefits is far more important than comparing yourself to others. If you're a teacher, public employee, or PERA participant, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on retirement planning.

Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to Journey4Wealth.com. And, if you’re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group’s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.

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Think you've figured out your retirement plan? What if someone changes the rules halfway through the game? In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic game of UNO to explain the often-confusing world of Colorado PERA retirement benefits. From retirement timing and years of service to survivor benefits, service credit purchases, and ever-changing plan rules, Ambar breaks down why no two PERA members have the same hand of cards. She explores the mistakes people make when following coworkers' advice and explains why understanding your own benefits is far more important than comparing yourself to others. If you're a teacher, public employee, or PERA participant, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on retirement planning.
Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.Journey4Wealth.com">Journey4Wealth.com</a>. And, if you&rsquo;re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group&rsquo;s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.
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Are You Trying to Retire Using Someone Else's Hand of Cards?

Are you building your financial future with intention or just adding pieces as you go? In this episode, Ambar Reddekopp uses the game 7 Wonders to explain how life insurance fits into your bigger financial picture. She walks through different types of policies and helps you understand why each one serves a different purpose depending on your goals. The real takeaway: it’s not about buying a product; it’s about building a strategy that works together. Without a plan, even good decisions can feel scattered or ineffective. With the right structure, your money supports your life, your family, and your future in a more coordinated way.

Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to Journey4Wealth.com. And, if you’re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group’s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.

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Are you building your financial future with intention or just adding pieces as you go? In this episode, Ambar Reddekopp uses the game 7 Wonders to explain how life insurance fits into your bigger financial picture. She walks through different types of policies and helps you understand why each one serves a different purpose depending on your goals. The real takeaway: it&rsquo;s not about buying a product; it&rsquo;s about building a strategy that works together. Without a plan, even good decisions can feel scattered or ineffective. With the right structure, your money supports your life, your family, and your future in a more coordinated way.
Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.Journey4Wealth.com">Journey4Wealth.com</a>. And, if you&rsquo;re in the Johnstown, Colorado area, drop in for Journey Financial Group&rsquo;s monthly First Fridays with complimentary food and drinks in the office.
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Are You Asking the Right Questions About Your PERA Benefits?

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