Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how much money you need for retirement. Tim breaks down income, a retirement assessment, and the importance of having an estate plan. For more information, call 800-640-2256 or visit tjstearns.com.

Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, a Board Member of the Illinois Blockchain Association and General Counsel of StarkWare, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to break down what blockchain is and how Illinois is recognized as a leader in blockchain. Katherine also discusses a crypto legislation bill advancing in Springfield that she says could create confusing regulations for local entrepreneurs […]

What type of prepper are you? Allie Kelly, Economy reporter at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to talk about her latest story on recession preppers. Allie shares the three types of preppers and the financial reactions people are having to recession talks.

It's a Mesirow Monday! Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon to discuss becoming an entrepreneur when you retire. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Volo Trustee John Buttita joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the town of Volo. John shares the growth that Volo has experienced over the last ten years, including new home constructions and affordability in the community.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. The two talk to listeners about coins from 1909, old newspapers, and the best item Brian has seen come through the doors of his shop. If you think you have items you'd like […]

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the basics of borrowing. Jack talks about personal loans, business loans, and other financial options. Republic Bank also offers a free handbook: The Introduction to Borrowing. To learn more tips to get you on the right […]

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the current market numbers and the expectations that consumers should have. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Megent Financial’s Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham joins Jon Hansen to stress the importance of having a financial advisor even when having a pension.

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things fraud. Steven shares statistics on the amount of money people are losing to fraud every year, the difference between payment fraud and peer-to-peer fraud, and more. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss new ruling about the Department of Education collecting student loans that have been in default since 2020.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest banking news regarding overdraft fees and late credit card fees.

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about probate in Illinois and how Dave and his team can help you. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

It’s a Mesirow Monday! Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic related to finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, Dr. Gregg Lunceford, joins Jon to discuss joining the Peace Corps in retirement and its benefits. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Brian Steiner, Executive Director of Life Happens, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss life insurance and share the basics of it to help you navigate what coverage you should get.

Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon to discuss university-based retirement communities. Gregg shares how college campuses are revitalizing retirement. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the importance of having an emergency fund. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.

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. He's joined by Dr. Maureen Dunne, a cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert, to discuss her National Bestseller, The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological […]

On today’s airing of Your Money Matters hosted by Jon Hansen: Segment 1: Ed Maher, Associate Executive Director of the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers' Mic here on 720 WGN, joins the show to preview Sunday’s show. Segment 2: Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, discusses […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, discusses the effect that the 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries had on the stock market today. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Jack discusses how your credit is used and shares the five things that make up your credit score. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.

Fred Cox, President at National Event Management, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about The National Franchise Show. Fred talks about how the show is a great opportunity for people who want to be franchise owners to network. The show is on Saturday, April 12th & Sunday, April 13th at the Donald E. […]

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. A Wheaties box of cereal with Michael Jordan on it, coins, and vintage record players, Brian talks about what these items could be worth. If you think you have items you'd like […]

It’s Financial Literacy Month, and knowledge is power. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing and eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss the tools Republic Bank offers, such as online and mobile banking solutions, financial calculators, and they break down the 50/30/20 rule. To learn more tips to […]

John D’Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, joins Your Money Matters to discuss the basics of cryptocurrency. John explains what it is, how it’s used, and talks about the creation of coins. For more information, visit www.coinbase.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how to succeed in the markets. Tim breaks down risks, exploring annuities, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256 or visit tjstearns.com.

Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, Dr. Gregg Lunceford, joins Jon to discuss the importance of talking about finances to your family members.

Mark Gallegos, CPA and Tax Partner at Porte Brown LLC, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the approaching tax deadline. Mark discusses the point at which people should consider asking for an extension and why getting a second look from a professional after filing online can be beneficial.

On this airing of Your Money Matters, hosted by Jon Hansen, Jon is joined by three guests to discuss declining Tesla sales, chasing credit card rewards, and homebuyer hacks. Segment 1: Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins to discuss Tesla’s declined sales, Cadillac Sedans, and how the Ford F-150 could be the next […]

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss different topics related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down the pros and cons of renting vs. buying and what people should think about to make the best decision for them. […]

Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Forever 21 announcing it’s closing after declaring bankruptcy.

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, joins Jon Hansen to discuss spam texts flooding people’s cell phones. Steve talks about how to spot a bad link and where these scammers are coming from.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah discusses if investment properties are actually a good investment. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the benefits of getting an in-store appraisal. This week, listeners talked about their silver dollars, Michael Jordan autographs, and book collections. If you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Ezra Watland, Chief Operating Officer at Get Covered Illinois, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss what qualifies as special enrollment periods for getting health insurance. Ezra shares how to shop for health insurance, financial help in the form of tax credits, and more. To enroll or find a plan, visit getcovered.illinois.gov

April Clobes, CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, joins Wendy Snyder , filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss Pillur, a small business brand that provides services for start-ups and more. To learn more about Pillur and how they are helping businesses, visit pillur.org.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest market numbers. Plus, the two talk about what the latest CPI report means for consumers and their households. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Steven Bugg, President and CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the resources they are offering to help members better their financial future. Steven talks about budgeting assistance, credit and debit assistance, homebuying, and other counseling services, as well as how they are giving back to the […]

Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and author of Good Money Revolution, joins Your Money Matters! In for Jon Hansen, Wendy Snyder chats with Derrick about the possibility of a recession and the back and forth between placing tariffs and delaying them.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to talk about how to save money on prescription drugs. Herb talks about paying cash, using coupons, and more!

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down ratios that buyers should be looking at when it comes to income and debt. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 […]

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Lisa Dent (in for Jon Hansen) on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. They are joined by Ileen Kelly, Director of the Business Development Center in DuPage County, and recent graduate of Innovation DuPage's Owner to CEO Business Accelerator Program […]