Episodes
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Al Riddick - Benefits of an open financial relationship
Unlock the secrets to transforming your relationship by inviting money to the table as an active partner. Join us in a fascinating conversation with Al Riddick from Game Time Budgeting, where we uncover how routine financial discussions can enhance trust and understanding between partners.…
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Al Riddick - Getting hit in the face
Getting Hit in the Face Teaches Personal Finance Lesson I find it hard to believe that a hit to your face can teach a person anything about personal finance. Help me understand the backstory that created these lessons. What did you learn by doing push-ups in the dark? What are some of the ways...
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Al Riddick - Did Al Commit Financial Infidelity
Did Al Commit Financial Infidelity? Al, what’s the latest financial story that took place in the Riddick household? What was your wife’s reaction when she discovered your secret? What did you and your wife come up with as the root cause of this situation? Although you’ve been married for over...
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Al Riddick - Overcoming FOMO
Simple Tips for Overcoming FOMO Al, I’m sure you’ve recently had an experience that caused you to gain some insight into FOMO so tell me about it. When people scroll through their social media accounts and see famous people or some of their friends attending parties, wearing expensive clothes…
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Al Riddick - Major life moments come at a cost
Major Life Moments Usually Come at a Cost Al, I hear you and your wife will be celebrating a milestone birthday this year. How does team Riddick plan for that celebration? I think most people would agree that we sometimes delay financial progress because we don’t want to make any sacrifices. What...
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Al Riddick - High Cholesterol Provides Insight Into Personal Finance
Al, you seem to find the most unusual things that show lessons in personal finance. Tell us your latest story. When you discovered your cholesterol was high, what did that teach you about how people sometimes feel about money? Some people say, “Good health is your most valuable asset!” Tell me…
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Al Riddick - The Power of Paying Cash
Al Riddick, the president of Game Time Budgeting, bought a new car with cash after driving the same vehicle for 23 years. He surprised his wife with the car, which had a big red bow on it. Al negotiated the price with the dealership and paid with a cashier's check to save on interest. He stresses...
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Al Riddick - Travel Hacks
Al Riddick, the president of Game Time Budgeting, who provides tips on saving money while traveling. Al talks about his travel planning habits and emphasizes the importance of booking early for cheaper tickets. He shares tips for saving money such as ordering appetizers instead of main dishes at...
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Al Riddick - Similarities between playing the lottery and making a budget
Al Riddick, President of Game Time Budgeting, explains the commonalities such as making tradeoffs, involving risk, and setting goals. Discipline is also highlighted as important in both activities. Understanding past spending habits is emphasized as key to creating a successful budget. The...
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Al Riddick - Raising Money Smart Teens
Al Riddick discusses his book "Money Smart Teens" on the show, emphasizing the importance of teaching teenagers about money. He suggests discussing short-term and long-term goals with teenagers to help them make informed financial decisions. Riddick advises involving teenagers in expenses related...