When everything starts going wrong at once, the real damage often comes from the decisions made under pressure. In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp continues the Pandemic series by focusing on crisis planning and financial decision-making when life feels out of control. Using the game as a framework, she explores how stress, decision fatigue, and panic can trigger costly financial reactions—and why preparation simplifies choices when chaos hits. The conversation breaks down how emergency funds function as first responders, why pre‑deciding financial priorities matters, and how compassionate planning helps future you navigate inevitable crises with more clarity and less reaction.

 

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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When everything starts going wrong at once, the real damage often comes from the decisions made under pressure. In this episode of Games of Life, Ambar Reddekopp continues the Pandemic series by focusing on crisis planning and financial decision-making when life feels out of control. Using the game as a framework, she explores how stress, decision fatigue, and panic can trigger costly financial reactions&mdash;and why preparation simplifies choices when chaos hits. The conversation breaks down how emergency funds function as first responders, why pre‑deciding financial priorities matters, and how compassionate planning helps future you navigate inevitable crises with more clarity and less reaction.
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Schedule your complimentary call with Ambar and the Journey Financial Group team at 720-677-1562 or go to <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.