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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John Williams to talk about the SpaceX IPO, and a new study from Zillow that shows a record 242 US cities now have starter homes that cost $1M. Segment 2: Verónica Herrero, City Colleges of Chicago executive […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Elon Musk officially became the world’s first trillionaire. She breaks down how big a trillion dollars truly is as well as how Elon went about getting to this point.
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the potential economic reasons for Indiana to want the Bears to move to Hammond. Later, she addresses the jobs added in May as well as the over 700,000 newly minted millionaires.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John Williams to talk about Anthropic filing for an IPO with the SEC, and a new study that shows nearly half (44%) of U.S. parents with adult children ages 18–35 say a child has moved back home […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new inflation numbers, grocery and gas prices, and the highest total American credit card balance since 1999.
Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, talks with Ilyce Glink of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter about how high gas prices, inflation, and how tipping trends are affecting your wallet.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to discuss rising household debt, climbing FHA mortgage delinquencies, continued home price increases across the country, and what the latest jobs report signals about the economy. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, talks with John about how University of Michigan and other […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about housing’s share of the economy dipping below 16% for the first time since 2019, new data showing the salary expectations of college graduates, and why people are talking about Indian mangos. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about Customers Bank signing a partnership with OpenAI, how AI is fueling fraud, America’s hidden debt crisis, and how much you can expect to pay for FIFA World Cup tickets. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Morningstar mulling […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the government opening their tariff refund portal, the NAR’s generational trends report, the challenges for first-time homebuyers, and the latest on the war in Iran and its impact on oil prices and the stock market. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the housing market.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about consumer sentiment being at its lowest level ever, the concern over inflation, the most lucrative mountain towns in which to own an Airbnb, and why the markets have remained mostly resilient despite the war in Iran. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Iran War has affected consumers.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about a new survey that shows half of Americans in debt say that financial stress impacts their daily lives, how many people are turning to AI to get financial advice, and why we need more 401k access. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about Cook County property taxes growing at twice the rate of inflation over the past three decades, Illinois residents paying lower than average commission rates to sell their homes, what we should know about current mortgage rates, and why the stock market […]
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Lisa Dent, to talk about how the number of Americans worth eight or even nine figures is gradually going up and it have been transforming the U.S. economy. Ilyce also talks a little bit about the cost of gas and how AI is affecting home sales.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on jet fuel prices, what this will mean for the price of airfare, what you should do if you think you have been a victim of a scam, and the money behind March Madness. Segment […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the war in Iran, how the war is impacting the price of oil, and what to know about the U.S. Senate passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Chicago startup Chowbus […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the accumulated wealth of the Silent Generation, how the market is reacting to the U.S. attack on Iran, and what’s likely to happen with oil prices. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Chicago startup SpotHero being officially […]
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Supreme Court ruling President Trump’s tariffs illegal, inflation, and GDP.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the state of financial wellness for 2026. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Cameo securing an injunction against OpenAI, and how Chicago-area schools stack up at producing unicorn startup founders. Segment 3: Michael Bempah, Founder of Pinpoint […]
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Consumer Price Index (CPI). She covers where consumers are feeling financial relief, and where they aren’t.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John Williams to talk about why existing home sales are decreasing, the reason why Gen Z and Alpha are putting their money in the stock market, and a new survey that shows many Americans are feeling financial stress. Segment […]
There's nothing like some fresh fiscal wisdom as we dig into a new year. Ilyce Glink is back to enlighten Lissa & Thom on the landscape of personal finance. In this episode, we'll chat about precarious markets, the 30% increase in food costs, and what to do about the record-high volume of personal debt. Plus, you'll hear some insights on China's massive economic development, as Ilyce reports on her recent three-week trip to southeast Asia. The silver lining in this conversation is the news that Ilyce is co-founder of a stealth startup focused on total wellness.
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the highly anticipated delayed January Job Report due to come out on February 11th. Illyce also talks about with the Dow Jones hitting a record high today, February 6th, 2026 and whether or not now is a good […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John Williams to talk about affordability and what that term actually means, and why more people are struggling to pay their mortgage. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about a startup called When raised […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about why the market is rallying today and to break down the biggest 2026 real estate trends. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Groupon working on their rebound story, and Uber being in talks to acquire Chicago parking app […]
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the economy and the 2026 real estate outlook.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to unpack why 2025 has been so punishing for first-time home buyers, how soaring prices, tight inventory, all-cash offers and lagging new construction are reshaping the market for buyers. Segment 2: Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John to talk about Chicago's City […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to break down year-end economic trends, including inflation, unemployment, wage growth over the past 50 years, and why housing costs continue to squeeze renters and homeowners alike. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about major developments in Chicago tech and innovation. Topics […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about a new survey that shows nearly two-thirds of Americans have used a mobile wallet, the latest homeownership rate rose to 65.3% in the third quarter of 2025, and Zillow’s most viewed house in Illinois. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about why first time homebuyers are getting older, why sellers are delisting their homes, and the U.S. leading the global billionaire increase. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells Wendy about Waymo’s expansion plans and if we’ll eventually see the driverless […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about what we can expect from Cyber Monday this year. Ilcye also reminds you to spend your FSA balance, and the state of Florida looking to eliminate property taxes for residents. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Cameo scored a […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the cost of Thanksgiving this year, home buyers seeing record discounts, and why you should always ask for a discount. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about EV startup Harbinger raising $160M to bring EVs to the medium-duty truck space, […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about homebuyers. Glink shares that the median age for a first time homebuyer is 40 years old. She gives her perspective on the idea of 50-year-mortgage and compares its total cost when compared to a 30-year-mortgage, expressing doubt that […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about 53% of U.S. homes losing value in the past year, and some Chicago homeowners seeing a sizeable jump in their property taxes. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Rivian Automotive announcing a spin off company called Mind Robotics, […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market being up a bit today, the latest on a possible end to the government shutdown, consumer debt being very high right now, and how ICE / Border Patrol activity is causing economic mayhem in certain areas of Chicago. Segment 2: Jim […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the latest on the government shutdown, SNAP benefits, and the fight over the cost of Obamacare subsidies. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Cameo suing OpenAI for trademark infringement, and LinkedIn naming their top Chicago startups for 2025. […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the price of car insurance, Millennials’ shopping habits, and how they’re both affecting the economy.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the big stock market rally on Friday that continues today, the latest on a possible truce on China trade, the latest on the government shutdown and if their is an end in sight, and the impact of the SNAP program ending on November […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to review the stock market’s volatile movements throughout the week, Zillow incorporating credit reporting on rent payments, and how many people think they have lived in a haunted house.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Economics, Broadcom and Open AI announcing a massive deal to build specific chips, the latest on the government shutdown, details of the Road to Housing Act, and a tour that she’s taking of a container […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest news around the stock market. The stock market tumbled in its worst day since April after President Trump announced new, increased tariffs on China. Glink explains why gold and silver are at all-time highs, […]
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about a new study that found that 1 in 5 Americans (19%) would pay at least $10,000 more for a home to avoid bad neighbors, and nearly one in five homes seeing a price reduction in September. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the markets, the government shutdown preventing release of a new jobs report, and the incredible wealth held by the top one percent.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about why consumers under 40 are not buying life insurance, and a new study that shows that one in six aspiring homeowners have given up in the last five years. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about an obscure biometric privacy law could […]
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement. Then, Glink talks about the economy, housing, and more.
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about where mortgage interest rates are right now, the uptick in people refinancing, her thoughts on the Fed decision to cut rates, how many cuts she expects before the end of the year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics postponing the release of a key […]
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in inflation and the goods that are being affected the most. Ilyce also talks about why companies keep making money by using AI.
Ilyce Glink, thinkglink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Jerome Powell’s latest statement concerning the interest rates. Then, Glink shares some thoughts on Cracker Barrel’s controversial rebrand.