https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-financial-fitness--5176733enInvestingCopyright Joe Strecker Productionshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bb024f6591b7d4f9299baf25271a9c19.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-financial-fitness--5176733Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:36:35 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsJoe Strecker Productionsfeeds@spreaker.comAl Riddick is founder and president of Game Time Budgeting, an award-winning financial fitness company that helps employees learn simple and sustainable behaviors for improving their relationship with money.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-are-diamonds-really-a-girl-s-best-friend--65664775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65664775Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:10:07 +0000Joe Strecker Productions545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-benefits-of-an-open-financial-relationship--64621713
Explore the profound impact of effective financial communication and how it can align shared goals for better decision-making. Al Riddick offers invaluable insights into treating finances with a healthy mindset, promoting transparency and collaboration within partnerships. Learn how open conversations about money can transform financial planning into an opportunity for relationship growth. Whether you're at the start of a new relationship or looking to strengthen an existing one, this episode promises to equip you with the tools to build a stronger, more open financial partnership.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64621713Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:40:06 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsUnlock 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...
Explore the profound impact of effective financial communication and how it can align shared goals for better decision-making. Al Riddick offers invaluable insights into treating finances with a healthy mindset, promoting transparency and collaboration within partnerships. Learn how open conversations about money can transform financial planning into an opportunity for relationship growth. Whether you're at the start of a new relationship or looking to strengthen an existing one, this episode promises to equip you with the tools to build a stronger, more open financial partnership.
]]>545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-what-i-learned-from-my-dream-vacation--63990116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63990116Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:29:40 +0000Joe Strecker Productions503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-what-i-learned-from-my-dad--60524615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60524615Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:10 +0000Joe Strecker Productions541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-getting-hit-in-the-face--60218461Getting Hit in the Face Teaches Personal Finance Lesson

1. 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.
2. What did you learn by doing push-ups in the dark?
3. What are some of the ways people get punched in the face from a personal finance perspective?
4. What are two or three things people can start doing today that can help them avoid a personal finance sucker punch?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60218461Thu, 30 May 2024 08:56:50 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsGetting 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...Getting Hit in the Face Teaches Personal Finance Lesson

1. 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.
2. What did you learn by doing push-ups in the dark?
3. What are some of the ways people get punched in the face from a personal finance perspective?
4. What are two or three things people can start doing today that can help them avoid a personal finance sucker punch?

]]>523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-did-al-commit-financial-infidelity--59626145Did Al Commit Financial Infidelity?

1. Al, what’s the latest financial story that took place in the Riddick household?
2. What was your wife’s reaction when she discovered your secret?
3. What did you and your wife come up with as the root cause of this situation?
4. Although you’ve been married for over twenty years, what financial lessons did each of you learn from this situation? 

 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59626145Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:05:57 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsDid 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...Did Al Commit Financial Infidelity?

1. Al, what’s the latest financial story that took place in the Riddick household?
2. What was your wife’s reaction when she discovered your secret?
3. What did you and your wife come up with as the root cause of this situation?
4. Although you’ve been married for over twenty years, what financial lessons did each of you learn from this situation? 

 ]]>539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-emergencies-don-t-have-to-break-the-bank--59192142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59192142Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:21:00 +0000Joe Strecker Productions548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-overcoming-fomo--58873746Simple Tips for Overcoming FOMO

1. Al, I’m sure you’ve recently had an experience that caused you to gain some insight into FOMO so tell me about it.
2. When people scroll through their social media accounts and see famous people or some of their friends attending parties, wearing expensive clothes, and enjoying extravagant vacations, it’s difficult to not have FOMO. What advice can you share to help avoid this influence?
3. Socializing with friends over drinks and food is a big part of most people’s everyday lives and it can be a challenge saying no. Is there another way to look at this?
4. For people who have tried and can’t seem to resist FOMO, what might they want to consider?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58873746Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:09:05 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsSimple 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...Simple Tips for Overcoming FOMO

1. Al, I’m sure you’ve recently had an experience that caused you to gain some insight into FOMO so tell me about it.
2. When people scroll through their social media accounts and see famous people or some of their friends attending parties, wearing expensive clothes, and enjoying extravagant vacations, it’s difficult to not have FOMO. What advice can you share to help avoid this influence?
3. Socializing with friends over drinks and food is a big part of most people’s everyday lives and it can be a challenge saying no. Is there another way to look at this?
4. For people who have tried and can’t seem to resist FOMO, what might they want to consider?

]]>571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-major-life-moments-come-at-a-cost--58426751Major Life Moments Usually Come at a Cost

1. Al, I hear you and your wife will be celebrating a milestone birthday this year. How does team Riddick plan for that celebration?
2. I think most people would agree that we sometimes delay financial progress because we don’t want to make any sacrifices. What are your thoughts?
3. I’m sure you’re familiar with the quote, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” I hear you have a unique twist on that. Tell me more.
4. Out of curiosity Al, what would you say are some of the most high stakes financial decisions people can make in their lifetime?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58426751Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:50:55 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsMajor 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...Major Life Moments Usually Come at a Cost

1. Al, I hear you and your wife will be celebrating a milestone birthday this year. How does team Riddick plan for that celebration?
2. I think most people would agree that we sometimes delay financial progress because we don’t want to make any sacrifices. What are your thoughts?
3. I’m sure you’re familiar with the quote, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” I hear you have a unique twist on that. Tell me more.
4. Out of curiosity Al, what would you say are some of the most high stakes financial decisions people can make in their lifetime?

]]>546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-high-cholesterol-provides-insight-into-personal-finance--57832430

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 what you think about that.

I hear you had a pleasant surprise as a result of changing your relationship with food. What was it?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57832430Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:00:02 +0000Joe Strecker Productions- 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,...

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 what you think about that.

I hear you had a pleasant surprise as a result of changing your relationship with food. What was it?

]]>573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-my-spouse-wants-a-raise--56945240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56945240Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:15:02 +0000Joe Strecker Productions529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-get-your-money-physical--56614171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56614171Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:04:59 +0000Joe Strecker Productions640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-undergarments-provide-lessons-in-personal-finance--56225981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56225981Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:48:58 +0000Joe Strecker Productions565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-the-power-of-paying-cash--53972613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53972613Tue, 23 May 2023 16:01:31 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsAl 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...548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-travel-hacks--53649694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53649694Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:59:25 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsAl 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...557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-similarities-between-playing-the-lottery-and-making-a-budget--53391395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53391395Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:50:02 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsAl 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...593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-riddick-raising-money-smart-teens--53156427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53156427Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:58:01 +0000Joe Strecker ProductionsAl 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...534falsefull