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“Your Money Matters” features topics including the basics of personal finance, investing and wealth management, financial security, financial literacy, and retirement planning. Host Jon Hansen leads sharp, engaging conversations with personalities and experts in the world of finance, offering a fresh take on complex issues presented in an approachable and fun way.
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“Your Money Matters” features topics including the basics of personal finance, investing and wealth management, financial security, financial literacy, and retirement planning. Host Jon Hansen leads sharp, engaging conversations with personalities and experts in the world of finance, offering a fresh take on complex issues presented in an approachable and fun way.
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English
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Episodes
Bankrate gives their best tips for raising your credit score
4/18/2024
The average credit card charges 20.71% interest. Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen in this Financial Literacy Month to give tips on how to raise your credit score.
Duration:00:08:35
The ABCs of financial literacy with Republic Bank
4/18/2024
Knowledge is power and it’s Financial Literacy Month. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to share his years of financial knowledge and discuss savings accounts and certificates of deposits. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to […]
Duration:00:07:41
Labor Titan is helping employers compensate their workers accordingly
4/17/2024
Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. He’s joined by Jason Krantz, Founder of Labor Titan, who focuses on making it easy to access, understand, and use high-quality workforce and compensation information to drive better compensation, hiring, and retention decisions. […]
Duration:00:13:55
BCH Wealth: Get out of the bail-out phase
4/17/2024
Host of Your Money Matters Jon Hansen is joined by Brandon Harwell, Founding Partner at BCH Wealth Management. The Fed lowering the rate doesn’t mean that mortgage rates will decrease, Brandon talks about having a defined exit when buying a home and more. For more information call 224.875.7400 or visit www.bchwealth.com
Duration:00:07:12
You might have more equity in your home than you think
4/16/2024
The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins Jon Hansen to discuss home equity. Kari is offering a free seller equity report to our listeners! To learn more about what the Kohler Group can do for you, go to thekohlergroup.com or give them a call at 1-630-587-4700.
Duration:00:06:45
Craig Bolanos: The Dow snaps its 6-day losing streak
4/16/2024
Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins John to talk about how the Dow snapped it’s 6-day losing streak. Plus, Jon and Craig discuss the earning reports and the jump in shares for United Airlines. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your chances of always having the money you […]
Duration:00:12:58
Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers: Sterling silver ingots are worth money
4/15/2024
Check it out before you throw it out with Americash! Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about 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
Duration:00:13:11
Mesirow Monday: Home sales and mortgage rates
4/15/2024
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing Director Leo Harmon joins Jon to discuss mortgage rates.
Duration:00:09:38
Derrick Kinney: ‘Three Money Lessons Nobody is Teaching Your Kids’
4/11/2024
Derrick Kinnery of Good Money Framework joins Jon Hansen to talk about three money lessons nobody is teaching your kids. Derrick talks about how making financial mistakes can be learning lessons for your kids. Plus, he gives three tips on how to make kids smarter with money. Derrick also chats about his new website to […]
Duration:00:08:09
Republic Bank: The importance of analyzing your financial health as a business owner
4/11/2024
It’s financial literacy month! Jack Nick, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters along with Whitney Cimaglia, the Vice President of Business Banking. The trio discusses understanding financial statements as a business owner and the importance of financial literacy.
Duration:00:09:07
Your Money Matters: Does your boss like you?
4/9/2024
Anthony Abbatiello, the Workforce Transformation Leader and partner at PwC US, joins Jon Hansen. The two discuss PwC’s latest survey of executives about trusting remote and in-person employees and what business leaders can do to foster trust within their teams.
Duration:00:04:46
What’s it worth? | A 1950s Joe DiMaggio baseball card
4/9/2024
Ernie Banks autographed bats, Topps baseball cards, and art, what do all of these items have in common? They could be worth money! Check it out before you throw it out with Americash! Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you […]
Duration:00:12:40
Mesirow Monday: Federal Reserve Quarter 1 update
4/8/2024
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing Director Leo Harmon joins Jon to discuss why the “Goldilocks” scenario is crucial with regard to the Federal Reserve and its interest rates correcting […]
Duration:00:11:02
Rae Kaplan: What to know about Student Loan Law
4/5/2024
Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to share key details about Student Loan Law and why it’s important to be educated in this in order to save you thousands of dollars. Rae also walks listeners through what a 529 student loan repayment plan is.
Duration:00:06:38
Get your credit score up today!
4/5/2024
Jennifer Streaks, the Senior Reporter for real estate investing at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to stress the importance of building up your credit score. Listen in while Jennifer and Jon talk about how your credit score is calculated what a good or bad credit score is and more!
Duration:00:05:48
‘The older you get the harder it is to catch up’ | Republic Bank of Chicago Director of Marketing & eCommerce talks financial literacy
4/5/2024
Knowledge is power and it’s financial literacy month. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to share some of his many years of financial knowledge. Listen in while Jack stresses the importance of financial literacy and how crucial it is to gain skills […]
Duration:00:09:40
It’s critical to start investing differently 5-10 years away from retirement
4/3/2024
Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to discuss finances in your 50s and early 60s. Bill shares why investing during this stage of your life is different and the importance of creating income for your retirement. Plus, they discuss unfunded pension plans and more! For more information, call 800-681-2498 or […]
Duration:00:13:32
Here’s how you can get free financial and housing counseling in the Chicagoland area
4/1/2024
Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how they help customers work with landlords, financial institutions, and more to avoid mortgage default. GLCU offers HUD-certified financial and housing counseling free of charge to both members and non-members throughout the Chicagoland area. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.
Duration:00:07:14
Busey Bank: Rolling over your employer retirement plan
3/27/2024
On this airing of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by Sean Gallagher, Executive Vice President and Regional President at Busey Bank, and Simon Grant, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Busey Wealth Management. They discuss lessons that we’ve learned from the banking sector over the past year and rolling over your 401k.
Duration:00:13:12
Craig Bolanos: Meme stocks and the S&P 500 jumping to a fresh record
3/27/2024
Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon to talk about meme stocks and the mania around companies that have become phenomena on social media. Plus, Jon and Craig discuss how people have been more cautious with their investing in the last few weeks. Call Craig now to see how your spending, […]
Duration:00:10:45