Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about the risks of mixing expenses and why your finances should be kept separate. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

It's spooky season with a financial twist with Mesirow! Every Monday, a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to share the spookiest things you can do for your finances. Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about life insurance and making sure you're covered for everything you might need. For more information, […]

Sonja Beallis, Co-Owner of Bare Moxie, joins Your Money Matters during Women’s Small Business Month. Sonja joins Jon Hansen to talk about some of the services they offer, including a private fitting experience to help women find the bra size they need. Sonja shares how her prices compare to big-box stores and the importance of educating […]

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate Women's Small Business Month. Jack and Jon discuss the struggles that women face when breaking into male-dominated industries. To learn more about how Republic Bank can help you and your small business, visit 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. Dan is joined by Mary Couzin of People of Play to discuss the Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair on Saturday, November 8, in Rosemont. Joe Barron of Grey Matter Games shares his entrepreneurial journey, […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. The two talk about bankruptcy filings that have been popping up in the last quarter and the lack of data due to the government shutdown. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Dan Raysby, HVAC Manager at Abt Electronics, joins Jon Hansen to discuss cooling temperatures and what people should be doing to keep their homes warm. Dan talks about how long their systems last, maintenance, and what Abt offers to customers.

Certified Fraud Examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and fraud expert Bill Kresse joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest scams. The professor shares a new sophisticated bank impersonation scam and tips on what to do if you get a call claiming to be from the bank.

It's a Mesirow Monday, and this October a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to share the spookiest things you can do for your finances. Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about missing out on compounding interest. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Check it out before you throw it out! Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Brian talks about class rings, silver, and gold, plus he answers listener questions. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600. To […]

Founded and run by Hillary Marzec, Inside Chicago Walking Tours focuses on Chicago’s often overlooked interior spaces in downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. Hillary joins Jon Hansen to share how she started her business, the tour options available, and why people should take a tour. To book your tour, visit www.insidechicagowalkingtours.com.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how more benefits are likely to be offered by women-owned companies. Plus, the two also discuss the challenges that women face when starting their own businesses. To learn more about Republic Bank, visit republicebank.com

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss building financial plans based on individual needs and investment strategies. Tim also talks about interest rates, annuities, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

There are big changes that have been made at Groupon. Mike Tepeli, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Groupon, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Mike talks about how the pandemic affected the company, how they had to adapt and rebuild the culture, and how they’ve made improvements. Mike also shares Groupon’s Chicago roots and […]

Kara Gibson, founder of Paws for Walks Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how she started the business and the journey that led to its current success. Kara shares how her business has grown and what about Paws for Walks Chicago makes their services different from the rest.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate Women's Small Business Month. The two discuss the revenue that women’s small businesses are making and the funding gap they encounter. To learn more about how Republic Bank can help you and your small business, visit republicebank.com.

It's a Mesirow Monday, and this October, a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to share the spookiest things you can do for your finances. Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down the consequences of not budgeting and carrying high-interest debt. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com […]

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 discusses the unemployment rate, how the government shutdown will impact data, and the storage of value. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Autographed hockey sticks, a personalized Michael Jordan message, and bourbon. Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. The two also discuss the second Cash Bash they will be hosting this month! If you think you have items you'd like to […]

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate Women’s Small Business Month. The two discuss how Chicago is supporting women entrepreneurs, including tax credits, programs, and other initiatives. To learn more about how Republic Bank can help you and your small business, visit republicebank.com.

Coffee beans, cold brews, and premium coffee syrups! Stefania Marzelia is the founder and owner of Sips, and she joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Stefania talks about how she started her business, her journey to coffee shop shelves, and shares her seasonal release. Get your coffee fix at sipmoresips.com.

Scott Goldstein, Senior Director of Government Relations at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, joins Jon Hansen to discuss President Trump’s administration pulling back grants to states for bicycle trails. The grants had been awarded during the Biden administration. The two discuss the impact that this will have on communities, the economic benefits of bike lanes, and what will happen to […]

We are prepping for October and the spooky season on Your Money Matters. Every Monday, a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about his top five list of the scariest things you can do to your finances. For more information, […]

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his firm's approach to retirement planning helps clients. The two discuss the questions you need to ask if you want to retire, and Tim explains the sequence-of-returns risk. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Clay T. Johnson, Village Administrator for the Village of Lindenhurst, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what makes Lindenhurst special. Clay discusses the events they host in town, the growth he wants to see in the community for the future, and more. For more information on Lindenhurst, visit www.lindenhurstil.org.

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. Dan discusses their new Clean Energy Incubator Program and how individuals can get involved.Jake Mickley of Hanford Tech also joins them to share how Innovation DuPage has helped his business and how […]

Ralph Exton, Executive Director for the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, joins Your Money Matters. Ralph shares how Chicago is the definition of a water city, the innovations between water and AI, and more. It kicks off September 27th at McCormick Place. For more information, visit www.weftec.org.

Business Insider’s Tech Correspondent Charles Rollet joins Jon Hansen to discuss the new H-1B visa fee. Charles shares the clarifications made by the White House, discusses the panic that was raised, and explains who will be impacted by the costs.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum, to discuss 529s. She breaks down their flexibility and how to use them. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Brian Hoogeveen, ‘The Cash Man' from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners call in to ask about posters of The Beatles, stadium seats, and signed prints. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit TopCashBuyer.Com or call/text 630-969-9600.

Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleston, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his company is providing kids with a screen-free calling experience to connect with their friends. Tin Can is a landline for kids that parents control. Chet shares the features of Tin Can and talks about why he started the company. For more information, visit […]

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 talks about the Fed rate cut, what we can expect from the economy, and more! Visit GetRetiredStayRetired.com for more information.

Dr. Cynthia Paidipati from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joins Jon Hansen to discuss their Out of the Darkness Walk. Dr Paidipati shares their mission, their community programs, and talks about how they provide support to people who have lost others to suicide. She also shares resources that people can use if they are […]

Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss home deeds and taxes. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300 for a free consultation.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum to discuss Trump Accounts: IRAs for babies. Jennifer explains when contributions can be made, the starting qualification date, and the investment requirements.

Jordan Pandy, Real Estate Reporter at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to discuss parents of college students buying houses for four years, rather than paying for a dorm, then selling the house after graduation, and if this could be a growing trend.

Bankrate Financial Analyst Stephen Kates, CFP joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rise in the rate of inflation and what it means when shopping in grocery stores. They also compare the difference between the recent success of the stock market compared to the unemployment rate and high 401(k) rates.

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to discuss credit card companies notifying card holders of credit line decreases and what that could mean towards the impact of one’s credit score.

Chuck Fraelich, President of Tag Outlet, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about their returning tent sale this weekend. Chuck discusses the history of the Outlet tag, the products they offer, and what customers can expect to see during the sale this weekend. Chuck talks about upcoming holidays and how you can find great […]

Sean O'Kane, Senior Reporter of Transportation at TechCrunch, joins Jon Hasen to discuss how Uber is taking to the skies. Plus, electric sport boats are also in the making, and Sean discusses how a company aims to give you a second brain virtually.

Brian Gordon, President at Gordon Associates, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Washington’s public insurance program set for a 2026 rollout.

Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN's Jon Hansen to discuss how they reinvest in their community and their competitive rates. Steve also shares how they are building community ties in Hispanic neighborhoods and talks about their Quinceañera Loan Program. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.