Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. They are joined by Scott Hubbard of Hubbard Communications, who discusses how they are helping leaders communicate ideas, build confidence, and focus on emerging leader development through hands-on, behavior-based coaching. For more […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig breaks down why September is not a good month for the markets. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Edwin Cheung went over budget while planning his wedding, so he went on TikTok to offer sponsorship opportunities at his wedding ceremony and reception. Jon Hansen chats with Edwin about how his video has gotten traction and whether companies have reached out to him.

67% of people fear they'll run out of money in their lifetime. Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to recap the financial education event he facilitated with WGN Radio's David Hochberg.  Plus, Jon and Tim discuss concerns about Social Security running out of money and why retiring […]

Sean O'Kane, Senior Reporter for Transportation at TechCrunch, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest stories in tech. Sean and Jon discuss today’s meeting with tech leaders at the White House and the next steps for AI and data centers.

Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about required minimum distributions for taxes. Plus, Roth conversion opportunities and deadlines you should have to avoid penalties. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Rick Desecki, Beautification Liaison, Village of Schiller Park, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what he is doing to beautify the great town of Schiller Park.

Anna Dixon, Chicago-based illustrator and live pet portrait artist, joins Jon Hansen to talk about her appearance at the Cubs game today to draw portraits for fans, how she got started as an illustrator and more! For more information visit annadixonart.com/contactanna/.

Barry Ritholtz Chairman & CIO Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of How Not to Invest, joins Jon Hansen to talk about his new book and share tips to help you save money.

IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss important upcoming deadlines, contract work, and more! For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Caren talks about appealing your property taxes, how and when to file an assessment appeal, and she answers listener questions! For more information, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about his article on how other Midwestern cities are building the supply of new homes. Why is there a gap in the supply of affordable housing in the city? Dennis and Jon discuss what changes could supplement current efforts and why previous […]

Mark Hamrick, Chief Economic Analyst for The Hamrick Brief, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how average hourly earnings rose 3.1 percent while consumer prices rose 3.4 percent. What does this mean for the economy? Jon and Mark break it all down. Stay updated with Mark by visiting thehamrickbrief.substack.com.

Tonya Urkoski, Sales Manager at Villa St. Benedict, joins Your Money Matters to talk about senior living. Tonya talks about the communities they have, the amenities they offer, and how far in advance you should start looking into senior living. For more information, visit www.benedictineliving.org or call (630) 895-7872.

Attorney John Heggie of Heggie Law Firm speaks about the importance of having an estate plan. If you don't have a plan for what's yours, the government will decide for you. John explains why planning around your goals will help prevent headaches for you and your family. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, […]

Tammy Bilek, owner of Honoring Aging and a Certified Senior Move Manager, joins Jon Hansen to talk about downsizing. Tammy and Jon talk about letting go of items, keeping what brings you joy, and showcasing treasures that you love. Honoring Aging will help you relocate or age in place and release what you don't need.

Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, joins Your Money Matters to discuss aging at home. From elevators and lifts to home accessibility, Frank discusses changes that can prevent injuries and help people live more comfortably as they age. To learn more about what Access can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.

Segment 1: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access joins the show joins the show to discuss aging at home. From elevators and lifts to home accessibility, Frank discusses changes that can prevent injuries and help people live more comfortably as they age. Segment 2: Tammy Bilek, owner of Honoring Aging and a Certified Senior Move Manager, joins […]

This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: CASA of McHenry County. CASA stands for court-appointed special advocate. This organization is bringing hope to children who have experienced abuse and neglect and advocates for their safety, well-being, and future success. To learn more about how BCU can help you with your banking, visit www.bcu.org.

It’s not too early to talk about tax season. Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about tax loss harvesting and offsetting realized gains. Gary shares tips and reminders to help you be as prepared as possible for tax season. For more information, […]

Tammy Bilek, owner of Honoring Aging and a Certified Senior Move Manager, joins Jon Hansen to talk about downsizing. Tammy explains how Honoring Aging will provide personalized support throughout the relocation process, and they discuss the emotional side of getting rid of your items. Whether your goal is to age in place or to relocate, […]

Ted Rossman, Principal Consumer Finance Analyst at Money Management International, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how to get out of credit card debt. Ted shares how companies lure you into getting a credit card with a low interest rate and later switch to a high fee. Jon and Ted talk about balance transfers, medical debt, […]

Rae Kaplan, student loan attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how she’s starting to see more student loans forgiven. Plus FAFSA updates and why everyone should fill out their FAFSA. For more information on how Rae can help you with your loans, visit www.financialrelief.com or call 312-294-8989.

Green Attic co-owner and CEO Andrei Turea joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how they can lower your operating costs through insulation, roofing, and solar combined. Starting as an insulation company, Green Attic evolved into one focused on efficiency. To start saving with Green Attic Insulation, call 847-777-4777 or go to GreenAttic.com. For Green […]

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss the case of Chicago urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas battling Swedish ski apparel brand Dope Snow, which is claiming his brand infringes on their mark. For more information on the Russell Firm, call 312-994-2424.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the gaps in single people’s financial plans. From long-term care to blind spots, Tim talks about how people can become more confident in their finances and shares the free event he’s hosting. To register for the free event, visit lp.constantcontactpages.com. […]

Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss joint tenancy accounts and the importance of having an estate plan. To learn more about how Dave Schlueter can help you, visit schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. Think about something as simple as signing your kid up for summer camp, a basketball league, swimming lessons, or an art class. For most families, you find the program, fill out the form, and show up. But for a child […]

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the energy and water needs that data centers bring to communities. Lenny talks about how centers use hundreds of thousands of gallons of water per day, plus how homeowners are reacting to centers popping up.

Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what he and his colleagues do at TransformRX Chicago. Dr. Nandra discusses testosterone replacement therapy, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K.

Sean O'Kane, Senior Reporter of Transportation at TechCrunch, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the future of AI after an Anthropic researcher resigned and said that the company is “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives”. 

Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about changes you should be aware of for the upcoming tax season. From new deductions for non-itemizers and more. Gary shares tips and reminders so you are best prepared. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Rachel Herzog, Commercial Real Estate Reporter at Crain's Chicago Business, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the first completed office conversions into housing that have opened to residents. Rachel talks about the Bellwether Residences and whether there will be a wave of available apartments that were previously office buildings on the market. For more of Rachel’s […]

Chuck Fraelich, President of Tag Outlet, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about their returning tent sale. Chuck talks about how Tag has been around for 51 years and the Retailer Excellence Award that they received. The duo also talks about how small businesses are doing with managing their inventory. Shop the tent sale […]

Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to answer listener questions about garbage disposals, leaking faucets, and dangerous chemicals. Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to learn about what Center Guard can do for you.

Joshua Stern, Co-Founder of Dorsia, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Chicago’s addition to the reservation app that gets members into top restaurants. Joshua talks about members committing to a minimum spend and breaks down the importance of their relationships with restaurant partners. Plus, how members can apply and how Chicago fits into the Dorsia platform. […]

Ed Maher, co-host of The Workers' Mic, joins Jon Hansen to provide details on the potential strike looming in the background of negotiations between hotel employees and 40 downtown hotels.

Screen your date before the date. PeopleFinders CEO Amber Higgin joins Jon Hansen to talk about the launch of their new dating AI screening platform, Stud or Dud. Amber talks about how the site is meant to save users time and how valuable having information can be. Stud or Dud provides users with criminal records, […]

This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: Build-A-Biz. Students Idhant Ranjan and Ankita Senapati share how Build-A-Biz got started. The duo shares how they teach classes twice a week and their work in Zambia. For more information, visit buildabiz.org!

Attorney John Heggie of Heggie Law Firm speaks with host Jon Hansen to discuss the importance of having difficult conversations about what will happen to you and your things after death, and the care you might need beforehand. Plus, John answers listener questions about probate court and naming trustees. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie […]

Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the five tax moves you should make before December 31st. From making charitable donations, revisiting SALT deductions, and catching up ok 401(k) contributions. Gary shares tips and reminders to help you with your taxes for […]

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss GLCU's annual Fill the Boat School Supply Drive. Plus, Steven talks about how GLCU is helping food banks, building work experience for youth, and opening over 400 youth checking accounts to help teens improve their financial literacy. The duo also shares […]