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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

Episodes

Shenix is the app that’s empowering Latina entrepreneurs

11/21/2023
CEO and Founder of SHENIX, Olga Camargo, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how the app is trying to fill the gaps that exist for women of color trying to build wealth. From offering financial education, career planning, salary negotiation resources, and more, the app is empowering Latina entrepreneurs.

Duration:00:05:57

Your Money Matters: Gift cards and Black Friday scams

11/21/2023
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest Bankrate survey about gift cards. The average value of unused gift cards that a person has is $187. They can help you save money, especially during this holiday season. Professor William Kresse, of Governors State University, joins Jon to discuss what […]

Duration:00:14:10

Busey Bank: Year-end financial housekeeping as you plan for 2024

11/20/2023
On this segment 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. Together they break down tax withholdings, taking advantage of your 401k, and your IRA contributions.

Duration:00:10:29

Virtual Sapiens and the AI that helps improve your body language during video calls and meetings

11/20/2023
Virtual Sapiens was created to improve user body language on video calls and help with nonverbal cues. Rachel Cossar is the co-founder and CEO of Virtual Sapiens and she joins Jon Hansen to talk about how she started the company and how it’s helping users become more confident.

Duration:00:07:17

Mesirow Monday: Tax-Loss Harvesting

11/20/2023
Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Tax-Loss Harvesting. Jennifer gives advice on what you should do if you have a loss in a security or a non IRA account. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

Duration:00:04:57

Innovation DuPage members: Datatelligent & Tri-Town YMCA

11/15/2023
Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how Innovation DuPage is helping businesses and entrepreneurs succeed. Also joining them are Steven Wightkin, Chief Customer Officer at Datatelligent, and Sarah O’Donnell, CEO of Tri-Town YMCA. At Datatelligent they focus on providing data analytic solutions for non-profit organizations so they can […]

Duration:00:11:49

Your collection could be worth money!

11/14/2023
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. Brian talks about Star Trek items, Bulls jerseys, and more! If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Duration:00:16:47

Consumers could spend more money on Small Business Saturday than on Black Friday

11/13/2023
Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate Ted Rossman joins Jon Hansen to talk about their latest report. Cyber Monday, Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday all bring out shoppers but which one is set to make the most money this year?

Duration:00:05:48

Mesirow Monday: Things to do before the end of the year – Contributing to a 529

11/13/2023
Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen to talk about 529s. Jennifer explains how they are great vehicles to save for college and how you get an Illinois Tax deduction. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com.

Duration:00:04:26

Mastering the art and science of relationships in life and business with Joe Brocato

11/8/2023
Joe Brocato, Author of Hit it off: 21 Rules of Mastering the Art and Science of Relationships in Life and Business, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Joe explains what the 21 rules are and how they work. Joe also talks about how people who do well in business relationships excel in other areas […]

Duration:00:07:13

Companies are competing for workers because of high hiring demand

11/8/2023
Patrick Morrisey, Chief Growth Officer at HireVue, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the hiring trends he is seeing. Plus, the two discuss competing for talent, interview volume, and job availability.

Duration:00:04:03

Some self-driving cars are being recalled after an accident in California

11/8/2023
Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive joins Jon Hansen to talk about driverless cars and the Cruise recall. Tom talks about why self-driving cars haven’t spread as quickly as we thought they would and where testing will continue to happen.

Duration:00:06:20

Kari Kohler: ‘It’s a great time to sell your home’

11/7/2023
Kari Kohler from The Kohler Group joins Jon Hansen to discuss the housing market and how emotions play a part in selling and purchasing homes. Plus, Kari talks about what the future could look like when rates change.

Duration:00:05:25

Pilots are now flying bigger planes than they are used to

11/7/2023
Alison Sider, reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the changes that pilots are experiencing. Travel demands are causing pilots to increase in ranking faster than usual and Alison explains the risks this could bring to travel.

Duration:00:06:35

Mesirow Monday: Charitable giving and how to do it effectively

11/6/2023
Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen to talk about charitable giving. Jennifer explains how to do it effectively and what to do if you are donating from an IRA. Plus, the two talk about donor-advised funds. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com

Duration:00:12:24

Financially prepare for college with attorney Rae Kaplan

11/2/2023
Rae Kaplan, attorney at Kaplan Law, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss student loans and next steps people should be taking to repay their loans. Then, Rae shares details for people who use the MOHELA student loan servicer, or people who had an issue with their bill, on how they could be placed […]

Duration:00:07:47

How to save like a ‘boomer’

11/2/2023
Bartie Scott, senior editor, economy, Business Insider, chats with Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters about how younger generations have a chance to make high interest rates work for them and why it’s important to build up an emergency fund.

Duration:00:04:38

Business and finance journalist | ‘We want to see unemployment go up’

11/2/2023
Business and finance journalist Kristin Myers joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the labor market as of this quarter and how unemployment going up has a positive effect on the economy at this time. Plus, Kristin and Jon talk about spending in relation to credit card debt as the holiday season approaches.

Duration:00:09:02

Joe and Bella: Adaptive clothing for adults with physical and cognitive needs

11/1/2023
Jimmy Zollo is the owner of Joe and Bella, an adaptive apparel company that makes dressing faster and easier for older adults. Jimmy joins Jon Hansen to chat about the importance of adaptive clothing that is stylish, how caregivers have also been helped, and how the business got started. Their mission is to bring more […]

Duration:00:08:05

CD One Price Cleaners: Convenient & Professional Dry Cleaning Services

11/1/2023
Jonathan Reckles is the Vice President of Marketing for CD One Price Cleaners and he joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Jonathan talks about the business, how the stores operate, the services offered, and the new stores that they’re opening.

Duration:00:05:57

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