Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss everything you need to know to get your finances in order for the start of the new year. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about rare items, coins, and art that he appraises and buys. He answers listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

With the new year coming soon and winter temperatures still around, Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal joins Jon Hansen to discuss increased power costs in the month of December and how Perma-Seal can help prevent hot air from escaping your home.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters to talk about investing to have the retirement that is best for you.  For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call […]

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss the differences between trusts and probates and what people need to know when making their estate plan. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, visit www.wochnerlawfirm.com.

Ron Santo’s signature on a baseball and vintage pit road passes from the Indianapolis 500, what are these items worth? Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to answer listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss taking stock of what you did financially this year. 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 and predictions on where the S&P will be in 2026. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.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. They are joined by Jackie Gomez, Executive Director of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), to discuss how they are helping people find support and resources for their businesses. Joining them […]

Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss misconceptions of homeowners who have mortgages. Dave discusses the difference between deeds and titles, how to determine which one you have, and how to protect personal property from theft. To learn more about what Dave […]

Boone Ashworth writer at WIRED, joins Jon Hansen to talk about a company that is putting bounties on fixing bugs in device features. Boone shares why Fulu is trying to help consumers have complete control over their tech. For more information on Fulu, visit https://bounties.fulu.org.

Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss converting an IRA into a Roth IRA. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

It's always a good time to talk about estate planning! Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how the probate minimum has been raised. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, visit www.wochnerlawfirm.com.

Stamp collections, 30 pounds of silver, and Archie comics, what are these items worth? Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to answer listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss tax brackets, contributing more to your savings accounts, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss ways people can work on their financial plans and goals for the new year. Steve discusses tracking your income, spending, and budgeting in January to identify habits and determine where your money should go. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.

Choose Chicago's Director of Corporate Communications Isaac Reichman joins Jon Hansen to talk about the economic impact of conventions in the city. Plus, Isaac offers suggestions for upcoming events to attend and highlights recent conventions. To see more events and forthcoming conventions, visit: www.choosechicago.com

Steve Baranowski, Senior Vice President of Retail Lending at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about what the home market will look like in 2026. Steve talks about home demand, steady prices, and how rising equity creates opportunities for a HELOC. For more information on how you can bank with […]

Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss tax-deferred contributions, HSA accounts, and annual gifting. Jennifer talks about maximizing your annual gifting and how you can gift $19,000 without gift or estate tax if single, or up to $38,000 if married. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest in agriculture news. Plus, the two talk about the rare supermoon, the cost of doing business, and the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Is it a good idea to hold on to your jewelry for your kids? Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Tim Paradis, Future-of-work correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how likability plays a huge role in tech jobs. Plus, what happened to the four-day workweek people had hoped for? You can read more of Tim’s stories here: www.businessinsider.com/author/tim-paradis

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 discuss how the Trump accounts, a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for eligible children, would work. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what numbers he’s looking at as the year comes to an end. Plus, Jon and Tim discuss rebalancing, investment ratios, and the tax impact report that Tim can help listeners with. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

It’s Giving Tuesday, and Christie Cox, First VP Director of Neighborhood Commitment at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters! Christie talks about their commitment to neighborhoods and their focus on shelter and housing, hunger, education, and health and wellness. The two also discuss their partnerships with other organizations, down payment assistance, and […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether people can be on both, how people qualify for each, and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss donating and charity. From gifting stocks to the tax benefits of gifting, Jennifer and Jon talk about this and more as we wrap up this year in finances. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

Sarah Saril is a Deals Editor for Business Insider's Reviews team, and she joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Sarah shares her top Black Friday deals and how the day has changed over the years. To find a complete list of Sarah’s deals, visit www.businessinsider.com/guides/.

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder of Bricks of Hope, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how his childhood cancer diagnosis led him to create the organization. Adam talks about how he hopes to provide moments of play and hope, and how he delivers LEGO sets to kids at local hospitals. To donate a […]

Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss holiday festivities in the workplace and the reason you should be asking why after being laid off. Plus, September job numbers and how AI will affect the workplace.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters to talk about learning from financial missteps. Tiffany talks about the importance of knowing your money habits and pausing before making […]

Head of Organics Policy and Research at Mill, Scott Smithline, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how Mill transforms your food scraps into nutrient-rich grounds. For more information on how to recycle your food with Mill, visit www.mill.com.

Chris Hohenstein of City Tree Delivery joins Jon Hansen to talk about getting a real tree in your home for the holidays. Plus, the two talk about how prices are looking in the industry, the growing online market, and more! Use promo code WGN15 for $15 off your next tree!

Brian Hoogeveen from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Scammers are targeting Veterans. President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how scammers are pretending to be official VA representatives and demanding repayment for alleged benefits overpayments.

Founder and CEO of VitaLife, Davis Jaspers, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how his company is helping with weight loss. Using Bioscan Technology, they identify hormonal imbalances, metabolic slowdown, inflammation, and more. For more information, visit https://vitalife.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss getting all of your finances organized for the end of the year. Jon and Tim also talk about charities, FSAs, HSAs, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Brian Daniel, Founder, The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how people are working for the wealthy and leaving their traditional jobs. With salaries like 150k, 250k, or higher, more and more people are choosing these non-conventional jobs. From private chefs, nannies, and personal assistants, the options to […]

Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the latest car news. Tom gives listeners updates on Tesla, the new Lexus LS van, and GM removing Apple CarPlay.

Quinn Myers, reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rejection of the 2026 revenue ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Quinn shares the Mayor’s thoughts on the rejection and what the plan is moving forward.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different financial topic. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters to talk about contributing to your 401(K) and increasing the contributions to it from your paycheck. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are funded and more. Jeffrey answers listener questions about pensions and more! For more information, call 312-431-1000.