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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
Uber is incentivizing passengers with $1000
6/27/2024
Uber is paying customers $1000 to use public transportation. Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive joins Jon Hansen to explain why. Plus, the two talk about EVs and not getting the tax advantages you think you’ll get. For more car news, visit consumerguide.com
Duration:00:06:54
Your Hometown: Businesses have room to grow in Yorkville
6/27/2024
On this airing of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, Economic Development Director and Consultant for the United City of Yorkville. Lynn talks about the new businesses starting up and the workforce in the town. Lynn says that Yorkville supports its business owners and she shares the programs and resources […]
Duration:00:07:14
Take your 401(k) plan and create a pension
6/26/2024
Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the two jobs people have to do as they get closer to retirement and how everyone should manage their 401(k) to build generational wealth. For more information, call (800) 681-2498
Duration:00:11:32
Busey Bank is researching, analyzing and minimizing the risk of banking
6/26/2024
On this segment of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by Sean Gallagher, Executive Vice President and Regional President at Busey Bank, and Art Feierberg, Senior Vice President / Commercial Market President at Busey Bank. The trio talks about the market’s general state, how Busey helps its customers, and commercial real estate currently being […]
Duration:00:11:12
Kari Kohler: Nevada might be the ideal place to retire
6/25/2024
Housing prices are still up and so is inventory. The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty‘s Kari Kohler joins Jon Hansen to discuss where people are going for retirement, interest rates, and why it’s a prime time to sell your home. For more information, visit sellingtheglobe.com or call (630) 587-4700
Duration:00:07:12
Great Lakes Credit Union: Building wealth in the Austin community
6/25/2024
On this airing of Your Money Matters, Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss their new branch in the Austin neighborhood, the credit builder loan they offer, and their online banking services. Plus, Steven talks about how the money goes back into the communities they are located in. […]
Duration:00:16:31
Boomers are being forced to work longer to retire but companies don’t want to hire them
6/24/2024
Ann Logue of Business Insider joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the retirement Catch-22. There is a reluctance to hire older workers, Jon and Ann discuss why that is, age discrimination in the workplace, and what managers have to say about it.
Duration:00:08:04
Mesirow Monday: How to prioritize your savings
6/24/2024
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about prioritizing savings.
Duration:00:06:40
What’s it worth? Elvis Presley autographs and autographed Jonathan Toews Jersey
6/20/2024
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. From Elvis Presley autographs to an original McDonald’s dividend check to an autographed Jonathan Toews Team Canada Olympic Jersey, Brian tells listeners what their items are worth.
Duration:00:12:40
Why most Americans are concerned about their emergency funds
6/20/2024
Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, talks about why Americans are concerned about their emergency funds.
Duration:00:07:17
Camp Dream Forward is offering free workshops for students on film, culinary, and fashion
6/19/2024
Kartina Roddy of The Corporate Breakup joins Jon Hansen to talk about the Classroom 2 Career program and how it teaches students how to run a business. She works with students from 6th to 12th grade in CPS schools, and also offers college students internships. Camp Dream Forward will be held at Columbia College Chicago […]
Duration:00:07:05
This is the number one mistake people make when they ask for a raise
6/19/2024
Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the best ways to go about getting a raise at work. The two discuss the number one mistake that people make when asking for a raise, changing jobs, and having an income range. For more information, visit www.gettheraiseyouwant.com
Duration:00:05:35
Are dispensaries the key to achieving higher home values?
6/18/2024
Jon Hansen is joined by the Executive Editor at GreenMarketReport.com Debra Borchardt to discuss how dispensaries are increasing home values. Debra shares how much home prices are increasing by and why it’s happening.
Duration:00:04:37
Max Armstrong: ‘We need to step up the testing’ because dairy cows are contracting bird flu
6/17/2024
Legendary WGN Radio broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about what farmers are currently doing with their crops. The two also discuss farmworker safety, bird flu in dairy cows, and more!
Duration:00:12:46
Do cashback websites really work?
6/17/2024
Katherine Fan of Business Insider joins Jon Hansen to talk about online shopping portals and if they are worth shoppers’ time. The two talk about how these sites can save money and Katherine gives tips on how to get the best deals and not overspend.
Duration:00:05:21
Mesirow Monday: The difference between term life and whole life insurance and why you should have a policy
6/17/2024
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about life insurance and the difference between whole life and term life policies.
Duration:00:08:17
ACCESS Elevator: Home modifications to help keep you in your home and away from a nursing home
6/12/2024
Jon Hansen is joined by Access Elevator‘s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski to discuss his journey into the career of home modifications. Frank talks about the importance of changing homes to help those who need it and how Access has changed the lives of those using a walker, wheelchair and those with arthritis. To learn more about […]
Duration:00:08:16
Bank On Illinois is ensuring customers have access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account
6/11/2024
Having access to banks and savings accounts is key to helping people be in charge of their finances. Jon is joined by members of Bank On Illinois on this airing of Your Money Matters. Mike Lee of Kane County Teachers Credit Union, Bola Delano of the Illinois Office of Comptroller, and Illinois State Senator of […]
Duration:00:13:03
Career Vision: The earlier you start exploring careers the earlier you can make connections to reach your goals
6/11/2024
Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator at Career Vision, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Career Vision has an aptitude test for students and adults to learn how to use their natural strengths to guide them toward a career. Georgia explains how the assessment works, the resources they provide, and more! For more information, visit […]
Duration:00:09:20
Mesirow Monday: How to discuss finances as a family
6/11/2024
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how to discuss finances as a family. From what accounts you’ll need to bring up to having visuals […]
Duration:00:08:30