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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
Your Hometown: Founder of Greco and Sons discusses his St. Charles roots
9/28/2023
Eddie Greco, founder of Italian foodservice distributor Greco and Sons, joined Jon Hansen to discuss the town of St. Charles and the history he has in the community. Eddie talks about the mix of businesses in the community and how the last few years have been at Greco and Sons.
Duration:00:05:55
Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan: ‘Oftentimes companies misclassify folks as independent contractors’
9/28/2023
Employment attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss layoff numbers and answer listener questions. From being laid off due to company bankruptcy to the status of being an independent contractor, Patrick talks about this and more.
Duration:00:14:14
UAW strike updates with Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive
9/27/2023
Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast joins Jon Hansen to chat about updates on the UAW strike. The two discuss what the workers are asking for, how it’s affecting consumers, and more.
Duration:00:05:59
What is the key to the success of a 4-day workweek?
9/27/2023
Vanessa Fuhrmans of The Wall Street Journal joins Jon Hansen to chat about companies who have tried the four-day workweek. Vanessa talks about company meetings being reduced, efficiency, and revamping the culture to make it successful.
Duration:00:05:28
1/3 of adults estimate needing $1 million to retire comfortably
9/27/2023
Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen to discuss their latest survey about retirement. 1/3 of adults have estimated needing one million dollars to be able to retire comfortably. And, more than half of the American workforce say they feel they are behind on their retirement savings funds.
Duration:00:07:30
Your Money Matters: Financial regrets, honesty with your boss, AI
9/26/2023
Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Ilyce is joined by Sarah Foster from Bankrate, Rachel Feintzeig of the Wall Street Journal, and Tech Editor at Insider, Tekendra Parmer. Segment 1: Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster discusses a new survey in which they discovered that […]
Duration:00:20:09
Check fraud prevention with Busey Bank
9/25/2023
On this segment of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by Sean Gallagher, Executive Vice President and Regional President at Busey Bank, Michelle Greenwood, Vice President and Market Manager, and Julie Offermann, Assistant Vice President and Treasury Management Executive. Thieves continue to find new ways to commit identity theft and sell personal information. The […]
Duration:00:14:33
Mesirow Monday: Inside a conservative portfolio
9/25/2023
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Sumit Desai joins Jon to chat about what can happen with “safe” bonds and what happens when interest rates go up. If you want to learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.
Duration:00:10:58
Your Money Matters: The Chicagoland seller opportunity and improving your credit score
9/21/2023
Kari Kohler of the Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty joins Jon Hansen to discuss the increase in home values in Chicago compared to last year. Then, Paul Kim, Associate Editor of Personal Finance at Insider, chats about the importance of communicating with your creditor and the power of asking. Plus, his own financial journey to improving […]
Duration:00:10:33
Upcoming deadlines for filing appeals you should know about
9/21/2023
Kelsie Neahring, Property Tax Consultant at O’Connor Tax, joins Jon Hansen to discuss upcoming deadlines. Residents still have an opportunity to appeal at the BOR even with the assessor deadline having passed. For more information visit www.poconnor.com/
Duration:00:04:31
Innovation DuPage has given over $600K in scholarships to help businesses achieve their dreams
9/20/2023
Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how they are helping small businesses and entrepreneurs accomplish their goals. Joining them is Melissa Villanueva, CEO of Brewpoint Coffee, to chat about her recent award and the journey that Brewpoint Coffee has gone through. For more information, visit www.innovationdupage.org.
Duration:00:13:04
Max Armstrong and the business of farming: Low level of the Mississippi River affecting commerce
9/19/2023
Longtime WGN agriculture business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to discuss farmers quitting, insurance, and what’s happening with crops this time of the year when it comes to harvesting. Plus, Jon and Max chat about his book, “More Stories from the Heartland“
Duration:00:09:10
The death of the paper check and cash
9/19/2023
Andrew Van Dam, writer at The Washington Post joins Jon Hansen to chat about how fewer people are using paper checks. Plus, the two chat about credit card usage and fees that are charged for using a card to make payments digitally.
Duration:00:07:55
Millennials and Gen Zers are spending big on social media impulse buys
9/18/2023
Ted Rosman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss their latest survey on impulse buying. $71 billion have been spent by millennials and Gen Z on impulse buys.
Duration:00:06:21
Mesirow Monday: Understanding what you invest in
9/18/2023
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Sumit Desai joins Jon to chat about your 401(k). It’s a great savings vehicle that can be confusing so it’s important to know the basics. Sumit explains where to begin with equity and what the core […]
Duration:00:12:38
ComEd supports families and businesses during hardships with bill-assistance options
9/14/2023
Aarian Smith, Manager of Customer Financial Assistance for ComEd, joins Jon Hansen to discuss their bill assistance options and programs available to customers. Aarian talks about their Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the responsibility they have to the communities they serve. For more information, visit ComEd.com/SAM. ComEd customers who are without internet access can […]
Duration:00:07:53
What does the UAW strike look like if it happens?
9/14/2023
Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the UAW and their possible pending strike. Tom and Jon discuss the work week that workers are suggesting and the benefits they are requesting.
Duration:00:05:27
Your Money Matters: Reverse mortgages with David Hochberg
9/14/2023
WGN Radio’s own David Hochberg, Mortgage and Real Estate expert, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss reverse mortgages. David explains how a reverse mortgage works, the benefits of it, and more.
Duration:00:11:39
Your Money Matters: Consumer Guide Index and Apple news
9/14/2023
On this airing of Your Money Matters, host Jon Hansen talks about the Consumer Guide Index, electric vehicles, and the latest iPhone released by Apple. Segment one: Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the recent Consumer Guide Index. Segment two: Jack Ewing, Reporter at The New York Times, explains […]
Duration:00:24:57
Your Money Matters: Gen Z is better at saving money than millennials
9/12/2023
On this airing of Your Money Matters, host Jon Hansen is joined by reporters at The Wall Street Journal, Investopedia, and Insider. Segment 1: Jon opens the show with the Numbers that Matter and the new iPhone. Segment 2: Paul Overberg, reporter at The Wall Street Journal, discusses recent U.S incomes falling for the 3rd […]
Duration:00:26:13