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What's the magic number for retirement, and how do you find it?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025


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.

The basics of blockchain and the need for crypto regulation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


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 […]

Your Money Matters: The three types of recession preppers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025


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.

Mesirow Monday: Entrepreneurship and returning to the workplace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025


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: Our community is a great spot to raise a family

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025


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.

What's the most valuable autograph of all time?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025


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 […]

Introduction to borrowing with Republic Bank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


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: Go through your portfolio and be more intentional

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


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 Ron Whittingham talks pension plans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


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.

Great Lakes Credit Union: Payment fraud vs. peer-to-peer fraud

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


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.

Rae Kaplan is here to help if your student loans are in default

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025


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 on overdraft fees and late credit card fees

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025


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.

Dave Schlueter explains the probate process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025


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.

Mesirow Monday: Retiring and joining the Peace Corps

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025


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 shares the basics of life insurance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


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.

Why you should consider university-based retirement communities

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


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.

Financial literacy 101: Starting an emergency fund

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


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.

Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace & ProMedix Inc with Innovation DuPage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


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 […]

Your Money Matters: ChatGPT, credit scores and tariffs | 04.09.2025

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


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 […]

How did the 90-day pause on tariffs affect the stock market and your investments?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


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.

The 5 things that make up your credit score

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025


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.

The National Franchise Show is helping people own their own business

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


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. […]

What's it worth? Chicago Bulls Wheaties cereal and vintage record players

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


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 […]

Budgeting for your needs, wants and savings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025


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 […]

A beginners guide to cryptocurrency

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


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.

Building a plan for retirement that will survive the markets

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025


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.

Mesirow Monday: It's time to talk to your family about finances

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025


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.

At what point should you consider asking for an extension on filing your taxes?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025


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.

Your Money Matters: Tesla sales, credit card debt, homebuying

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025


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 […]

The pros and cons when it comes to buying a home or renting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025


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. […]

Are beauty and fashion retailers hinting at a recession?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


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.

Beware of the latest spam texts that are flooding inboxes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025


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.

Mesirow Monday: Are investment properties a good investment?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025


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

What's it worth?: Book collections and Michael Jordan autographs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025


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.

Top tips on what to do if you lose your health insurance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025


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

Pillur is business banking that's igniting possibilities and potential

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025


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.

Inflation updates with Craig Bolanos: Where are prices rising?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025


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.

Is inflation hitting your budget? GLCU has resources to help

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025


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 […]

When are tariffs actually going to take effect?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025


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.

Top tips for saving money on prescription drugs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025


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!

Mesirow Monday: Why buyers should be focusing on the expense-to-income ratio 

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025


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 […]

Become a CEO with Innovation DuPage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025


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 […]

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