Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Kelly Cahill, CGA/DPAct’s VP of Communications at Common Ground Alliance, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss why even simple digging projects can be dangerous and how homeowners can stay safe as utility lines continue to be damaged by severe weather. They talk about how even simple projects should have a free call […]

Thousands of Chicagoans have had trouble with their roofs due to the increase in severe weather this summer. Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to answer their questions. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, visit Lindholmroofing.com or call them at 1-773-283-7675.

Chris Allard, Founder and Executive Director of The Tenth Man Foundation and board member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Illinois Chapter, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk happening October 3 at Montrose Harbor. For more information, visit ASFP.

NHL Hall of Famer and Blackhawks great Jeremy Roenick joins Jon Hansen to talk about The Helping Hands Network and its efforts to fund programs for young adults with special needs. Roenick will be teeing off in the 2026 Celebrity Golf & Games Day Outing, happening Monday, August 17 at Twin Orchard Country Club.

Roy Spencer, CEO and Founder of Perma-Seal, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what you should do if your basement sustains storm damage or flooding. With the increased frequency of severe storms this summer, Roy explains sump pumps, floor drains, and more to stay well protected. To learn more about Perma-Seal's services, go to permaseal.net or call 1-800-421-SEAL […]

Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Jon Hansen to talk about the difference between “springing” powers of attorney and powers of attorney that take effect on the date of signing. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN's Jon Hansen to discuss their efforts in aiding the Chicagoland community in the wake of the severe storms this summer through the Member Disaster Assistance Loan. If you were impacted by the storm, or for more information, visit: www.glcu.org.

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny discusses the latest housing trends, including the revival of warmer tones, an emphasis on finding a home with character, and a focus on wellness.

This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: Jon Hansen is joined by Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder of Bricks of Hope, to discuss how his childhood cancer diagnosis led him to create the organization. Adam talks about his goal of providing moments of play and hope, and delivering LEGO sets to kids […]

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different finance-related topic. In this episode, Andrew Mutlu, CFP, APMA, Vice President and Wealth Advisor, joins Jon to talk about how there’s a Roth solution for everybody and how those assets are more accessible than ever. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell valuable pottery? How about vintage dolls or a signed copy of Casey at the Bat? Brian can help you and answer your questions!

David Schlossberg, Senior Partner at Assured Concepts Group, joins Your Money Matters for a ‘Rest Assured' Thursday. David talks about the concept of holistic wealth management, and making sure that every piece of your financial life is working together. For more information, visit assuredgroup.com or call 847-426-1077.

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ed Maher joins the show to discuss a new push by Chicago Police Department commanders and deputy chiefs to unionize. Ed explains how these supervisors, when promoted, lose key benefits such as uniform allowances, on-call pay, and banked sick time leading some officers to […]

David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins Jon Hansen to introduce Your Money Matters listeners to Sunrun Solar. David explains how Sunrun's no‑upfront‑cost solar lease with bundled battery backup helps homeowners lock in more predictable power costs and keep the lights on during severe storms. Sunrun also evaluates each home's roof, trees, and usage for a 15‑year agreement. […]

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the future of Social Security, ideas inspired by Australia's employer-funded pension system, and the new “Trump IRA” style accounts that encourage earlier retirement saving. TUNE IN to WGN Radio and listen to The […]

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny talks all things inspection reports detailing why they’re important, why sellers should get a home inspection done, what kills a potential deal, and how to find a good and thorough home inspector.

Stefanie O’Connell, author of The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss the differences in treatment between genders in the workplace over ambition.

Jake Hayes, owner of Deep Roots Native Nursery, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss how he started his business and how he is now growing over 7000 native plants and nearly 30 species available for purchase. They also discuss the importance of habitat restoration and how it has […]

This week on the Business of Good presented by BCU: Drip and Culture. Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, shares how their “socially minded coffee” helps create a warm community feel for the people of Waukegan. To learn more about how BCU can help you with your banking, visit www.bcu.org.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss GM shifting their software to a subscription-based model and the efforts Mitsubishi is making to sell cars in America.

Allie Kelly, Economy Reporter at Business Insider, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss people who lived on basic income and whether they had a choice about what to do with their money. They also talk about the major challenges US homeowners and renters face in the current market.

Idhant Ranjan, developer and researcher with Build a Biz, a student-led financial literacy nonprofit, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss money mistakes that many young adults make, such as credit card debt, lifestyle inflation, and waiting too long to invest.

Mark Hamrick, Founder & Chief Economic Analyst of The Hamrick Brief, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss oil prices, GDP, and how Americans feel about the economy’s current state.

Molly Ostap, President of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes and how the local businesses have been able to grow in the “incubator on the river.”

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen welcomes the crew from The Workers’ Mic, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson, who take over the program to conduct an in-depth discussion about the economic, infrastructural, and community impacts of building data centers.

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University who kicks off the conversation by talking about a NBER working paper examining 30 years of data on how data centers impact local […]

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Marc Poulos, Executive Director of the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (III FFC) who talks about the societal benefits and local economic impacts of data center developments. Marc points out that physical […]

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson welcome Sarah Ridgely VP, Campus Strategy at Compass Datacenters and the Chief Technology Officer Adil Attlassy with Compass Datacenters who address common community concerns regarding local data center developments. Sarah and Adil also explain that data centers […]

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson welcome Mark Pruitt, Principal at The Power Bureau, LLC and adjunct professor within Northwestern’s Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) Program on the show to discuss the complexities of modernizing the electric grid and the […]

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson welcome Mayor of DeKalb, Illinois Cohen Barnes to discuss DeKalb being a pioneer and anchor of the large-scale data center development, Meta. This center established a massive $1 billion campus that effectively extended the greater Chicago tech […]

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what’s actually going on behind the scenes when you hand your money over to a money manager, and the urgency to unpack your portfolio to ensure minimal overlap. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss “seller’s remorse” and the reasons people have a feeling of second-guessing after selling their home. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: YouthBuild Lake County. Jon Hansen shares how YouthBuild Lake County is investing in underserved young adults to help them acquire life skills to have a better future. To learn more about how BCU can help you with your banking, visit www.bcu.org.

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny breaks down the dos and don’ts of home remodels.

Elliot Richardson, President of the Small Business Advocacy Council, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the need for a ‘Small Business Bill of Rights' in the city of Chicago.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell your diamonds? What about a signed hat by Blackhawks legends or original sheet music from the 1950s? Brian can help you and answer your questions!

David Schlossberg, Senior Partner at Assured Concepts Group, joins Your Money Matters for a ‘Rest Assured' Thursday. David talks about how taxes slowly erode your retirement, and the steps you can take to fight back. For more information, visit assuredgroup.com or call 847-426-1077.

Pete Anevski, CEO of Progyny, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about America’s fertility problem and how it is far more common than people realize. They discuss how Progyny can help and why employers should add fertility and family-building benefits to their healthcare plans. For more information, visit progyny.com.

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss a report saying nearly 1 in 4 workers in the US feel like they can’t leave their jobs for fear of losing their health insurance. They also discuss Taco Bell’s efforts to bring business back post-parasite. For more […]

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss retirement planning and why you shouldn’t be focused on hitting a “magic number” before retirement. Tim explains income planning and readjusts the questions people should be asking themselves when saving for retirement. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to answer listener questions about water temperature issues, leaks, and more! Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to learn about what Center Guard can do for you.

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny breaks down where the housing market stands at the halfway point of 2026 and where we can expect it to evolve before the end of the year.