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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 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
Holiday spending starts now
9/11/2023
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to chat about holiday spending. Half of Americans say they will start their holiday shopping before Halloween. Ted explains how 1/3 of people say inflation will impact their shopping and what they are spending their money on.
Duration:00:06:19
Mesirow Monday: 401(k) plans and target date retirement funds
9/11/2023
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). The two explain what stocks are, how to know if the value is ideal, and more! If you want to learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.
Duration:00:13:00
Your Money Matters: Girl Math
9/7/2023
Jon Hansen chats with Your Money Matters producer Iridian Fierro about how girl math is making headlines. What is it? How is it used? Is it a good way of handling finances? Jon and Iridian talk about this and give some examples of how it works.
Duration:00:03:18
Consolidating your student loans with Rae Kaplan
9/7/2023
Rae Kaplan, attorney at Kaplan Law, joins Jon Hansen to discuss who is getting their student loans forgiven and when others will have to start paying back their loans. Rae breaks down how much monthly payments will be for borrowers under the SAVE Plan and the interest.
Duration:00:12:13
Homeowners tax exemptions explained with O’Connor Tax
9/7/2023
Kelsie Neahring, Property Tax Consultant at O’Connor Tax, joins Jon Hansen for Your Money Matters. The two discuss homeowner tax exemptions and what they are. Kelsie talks about the categories, reapplying, and the application process behind it. For more information, call 833-TAX- PROTEST.
Duration:00:08:04