Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull begin a two-part series on two major trouble spots in any budget, especially in retirement. Ambar talks about the trickiness of taxes and the biggest lie told about taxes in retirement. She explains how required minimum distributions can become a sneaky burden and why people should use a financial advisor for tricky maneuvers, such as Roth conversions.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull talk about more facets in the retirement game of Risk. Ambar explains what “comfy accounts” are meant for and the types of places to hold them. Then she explains “growth accounts” and how Journey Financial can help people determine the proper amount of risk with their money. Ambar also talks about how whacky Colorado weather is, as spring comes into full bloom.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull discuss what people should consider when creating their retirement paycheck plans. Ambar talks about the importance of determining monthly needs and the sources to pay, along with filling the gap between what people have and what they need. She also talks about why money should have its job and stick to it.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull discuss retirement budgeting and planning enough income to last people for 30 years. Ambar talks about “three territories” in retirement: steady paycheck, long term care, and legacy planning. And she talks about the differences between a paycheck account, a comfy account, and a growth account. Ambar also talks about her recent trip to Disney World – without kids.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull compare retirement to the strategy of Risk, especially in gaining control of territories. Ambar explains the five psychological stages of retirement and how she and the Journey Financial Group team help people to come up with a strategy to get through each. She also shares the four things retirees should plan for and how only one of them is finances.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull talk about how people misunderstand and get discouraged when they are asked about how much they need to retire. Ambar explains why this indeed is the biggest question for retirement and why people are actually further along than they think in their savings. And she describes how one’s psychology about spending and saving really matters and how she and the team help people account for that. Ambar also shares about Journey Financial Group’s “First Fridays” where anyone can come in and have some complimentary food and drinks.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull talk about savings. Ambar shares how saving money can be a two steps forward/one step back game, much like Chutes and Ladders. And she explains how people need to revert back to the Payday game of giving their money a job to better tackle their savings. Ambar also defines short-term and long-term savings and how she and The Journey Financial Group team can improve someone’s approaches to both.

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Ambar Reddekopp and co-host Doug Turnbull discuss debt. Ambar defines what good and bad debt are and how good debt can be used as a tool of advantage. She compares debt to fire in both its usefulness and destruction and shares the way debt can easily become bad. She also details the methods that The Journey Financial Group team can lead people in starting with small wins in paying debt and working up to larger financial achievements.

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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.

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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. 

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