Why Does Medicare Feel Like a Game of Operation?

Medicare has four parts, but why does signing up for it sometimes feel more like playing a high-stakes game of Operation? In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp uses the classic board game to explain why Medicare can be deceptively complicated. From Parts A, B, C, and D to prescription d…

Is Your Retirement Strategy Ready for the Long Game?

What if retirement isn't about reaching the finish line, but about making sure life doesn't send you back to start? In part two of this Sorry! series, Ambar Reddekopp explores the biggest “sorry cards” retirees face and how to plan around them before they become financial setbacks. From market down…

What Are the “Sorry” Cards That Could Derail Your Retirement?

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-t…

Are You Asking the Right Questions About Your PERA Benefits?

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 membersh…

Are You Trying to Retire Using Someone Else's Hand of Cards?

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 se…

Are You Building a “Wonder” or a Financial Puzzle That Doesn’t Fit?

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 …

What Happens If Life Hits and You’re Not Prepared?

What financial “preservation cards” do you have in place when life throws something unexpected your way? In this episode, Ambar Reddekopp uses a creative board game analogy to break down real-world money strategies, like insurance, life insurance, long-term care, and building the right support team…

When Is It Time to Move? A Decision That Changes Everything

Knowing when to move may be one of the most important, and most overlooked decisions in retirement. In this episode, Ambar Reddekopp continues the Monopoly series by exploring how timing, planning, and proactive conversations can shape where and how you age. The discussion highlights the emotional …

Your Home Isn’t Just Equity…It Could Be Income

What if your home could help fund your retirement, without selling it? In this episode, Ambar Reddekopp breaks down modern reverse mortgages (HECM loans) and how they’ve evolved since 2008. Using a Monopoly-inspired analogy, the conversation explores how retirees can tap into home equity to supplem…

Are You Playing Real Estate Like Monopoly Without a Plan?

What if playing Monopoly without a strategy is exactly how many people approach real estate investing? In part two of her 4-part series on real estate, Ambar Reddekopp breaks down the realities behind property investing—and why it’s far more complex than buying everything you land on. She explores …