Paul Ruedi's "On the Money" Radio Show

Sharing Financial Expertise with Central Illinois Since 1990

For over 30 years, CEO and founder Paul Ruedi has served as the host of Paul Ruedi’s “On the Money” Radio Show, a live radio show on Newstalk 1400 WDWS. Today, the broadcast often features additional members of the knowledgeable Ruedi Wealth team, all tackling issues and questions about investment philosophy, financial planning, and current events.

You can listen to Paul Ruedi’s “On the Money” Radio show live at 10:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month on Newstalk 1400 WDWS.

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On the Money: Retirement Plan Limits and Trump Accounts

December 9, 2025

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss investor concerns, Trump accounts, and 2026 retirement plan contribution limits.

On the Money: QCDs, Debt vs. Investing, Utilities Stocks

November 25, 2025

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss qualified charitable distributions, paying down debt vs. investing, collecting pennies, utilities stocks, and overcoming fear of spending.

On the Money: Diversifying Beyond the S&P 500

November 11, 2025

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss diversifying beyond the S&P 500 and qualified charitable distributions.

On the Money: Government Shutdown and Retirement Fears

October 28, 2025

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss the government shutdown, claiming Social Security, and the top middle class retirement fears.