In this episode of the Games of Life podcast, Amber Reddekopp and Doug Turnbull discuss the importance of financial literacy across all ages, particularly focusing on engaging young clients. They explore the fundamental jobs of money, practical strategies for managing finances, and the significance of understanding one's spending habits. The conversation emphasizes that financial management should be straightforward and accessible, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps towards better financial health.

In this episode of the Games of Life podcast, Amber Reddekopp and Doug Turnbull discuss the importance of financial literacy across all ages, particularly focusing on engaging young clients. They explore the fundamental jobs of money, practical strategies for managing finances, and the significance of understanding one's spending habits. The conversation emphasizes that financial management should be straightforward and accessible, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps towards better financial health.

Payday: Job 1. Pay bills, Job 2. Provide lifestyle 

Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull talk about playing the money game - or getting played. Ambar walks through how marketing trains us to be consumers, but not good stewards of wealth. She describes how a financial advisor can break finances down to the granular levels, so people can play this game properly, based on their situation in life. Ambar also shares what she and her family did over Thanksgiving and the lengths to which she goes to give her clients some holiday cheer. 

Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull talk about playing the money game - or getting played. Ambar walks through how marketing trains us to be consumers, but not good stewards of wealth. She describes how a financial advisor can break finances down to the granular levels, so people can play this game properly, based on their situation in life. Ambar also shares what she and her family did over Thanksgiving and the lengths to which she goes to give her clients some holiday cheer.

Payday: playing the money game the right way for your situation 

Ambar Reddekopp tells listeners and co-host Doug Turnbull what the five different jobs of money are: bills, lifestyle, servicing debt, short-term savings, and long-term savings. Ambar defines each and explains how achieving each one is very attainable. Ambar also talks about her and her family's Thanksgiving plans and what her favorite Turkey Day food is. 

Ambar Reddekopp tells listeners and co-host Doug Turnbull what the five different jobs of money are: bills, lifestyle, servicing debt, short-term savings, and long-term savings. Ambar defines each and explains how achieving each one is very attainable. Ambar also talks about her and her family's Thanksgiving plans and what her favorite Turkey Day food is.

Game #1: Payday - does your money have a job?

Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull mull over people's backgrounds and postures and how those affect their attitudes about finances. Ambar also talks about the differences between The Spender and The Saver and how they ultimately want the same thing and can deploy similar methods to get there. Ambar also breaks down Colorado's two main seasons. 

Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull mull over people's backgrounds and postures and how those affect their attitudes about finances. Ambar also talks about the differences between The Spender and The Saver and how they ultimately want the same thing and can deploy similar methods to get there. Ambar also breaks down Colorado's two main seasons.

The Psychology of Money

Ambar explains to Doug why she came up with “The Games of Life” as the podcast name. Amber shares how her and her Journey Financial Group team teach different clients different games: Payday Game, Twister – untwisting one’s savings, Escape Room – freeing one’s self from debt, Chess – estate planning, and more. And Ambar describes her and her wife’s love of TV baking shows and which of them is the (much) better cook.

Ambar explains to Doug why she came up with “The Games of Life” as the podcast name. Amber shares how her and her Journey Financial Group team teach different clients different games: Payday Game, Twister – untwisting one’s savings, Escape Room – freeing one’s self from debt, Chess – estate planning, and more. And Ambar describes her and her wife’s love of TV baking shows and which of them is the (much) better cook.

What are “The Games of Life”?

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.

The Games of Life Podcast Trailer

In this series premiere, co-host Doug Turnbull introduces listeners to The Journey Financial Group’s President and Investment Advisor Representative Ambar Reddekopp. She explains how she came from very meager beginnings to taking over her father’s firm and what she learned by working in other parts of the industry. Ambar also shares how her team serves people of all ages and about her love of comic books, her pets, and the outdoors in her home state of Colorado.

In this series premiere, co-host Doug Turnbull introduces listeners to The Journey Financial Group’s President and Investment Advisor Representative Ambar Reddekopp. She explains how she came from very meager beginnings to taking over her father’s firm and what she learned by working in other parts of the industry. Ambar also shares how her team serves people of all ages and about her love of comic books, her pets, and the outdoors in her home state of Colorado.

The Games of Life

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