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: Defining Risk

August 11, 2026

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss the different definitions of risk and look back on a "prediction" Paul made in a 2013 newsletter.

On the Money: The Impact of a Spouse Passing

July 27, 2026

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss direct indexing, seeking extra yield on cash, revocable trusts, and the financial impact of a spouse passing away.

On the Money: AI and Financial Decisions

July 15, 2026

Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss concerns about Social Security benefit cuts, using AI to help with financial decisions, and Paul's experience advising clients during the 2008 financial crisis.

On the Money: Is a Decline Coming?

June 23, 2026

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, Ryan Repko, CFP®, and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss the Fed, inflation, and why many people are concerned the stock market will drop.