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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
End of year financial tips with Craig Bolanos
11/29/2023
Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the current state of the market and what you need to do financially to set yourself up well for next year. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your chances of always having the […]
Duration:00:12:03
What to know about Medicare as the year ends
11/29/2023
Mark Stiglitz, the Chief Medicare Officer at Aetna, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the deadline for Medicare, the different kinds of coverages that are out there, and more! For more information, visit www.aetnamedicare.com
Duration:00:13:41
What does the increase in paid leave really mean?
11/28/2023
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to discuss disabled employees. The two discuss an increase in paid leave for employees and what this new policy means for the members of the workforce. For more information visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call 312-332-7800
Duration:00:07:59
Project Fire Buddies is bringing joy to kids battling illnesses
11/28/2023
It’s Giving Tuesday! Kurt Degroot is the CEO and founder of Project Fire Buddies and he joins Jon Hansen to chat about how the organization helps give back to children who are battling illnesses. Kurt says they try to put smiles on kids’ faces and get them involved in once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Duration:00:07:42
Mesirow Monday: Retirement accounts and HSAs
11/28/2023
Jennifer Gartenberg, Managing Director at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen to discuss retirement and health savings accounts. The two chat about how much you can contribute to your 401k, they debunk myths, and more. For more information, call 1-877-Mesirow or visit Mesirow.com
Duration:00:06:05
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