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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...
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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
Meet the high school student who created a product to help with your travel
4/22/2026
Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. They are joined by Noah Wrodarczyk of Roam Travel. Seventeen-year-old Noah won an Innovation DuPage pitch contest, where emerging entrepreneurs pitch their most promising business ideas to a panel of industry judges. The […]
Duration:00:13:30
Republic Bank: An emergency fund can make all the difference
4/22/2026
Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the importance of having an emergency fund and how to decide where to invest your money. The duo also discusses adding money to your retirement vs adding to your child’s college fund. To learn more tips […]
Duration:00:07:40
Marquette Bank donates $80,000 to BEDS Plus to help create a transitional housing shelter
4/21/2026
Christie Cox, First VP Director of Neighborhood Commitment at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters! Christie talks about their commitment to neighborhoods and their focus on shelter, health, and wellness. Marquette Bank recently donated $80,000 in honor of its 80th anniversary to Bedsplus, which is turning the Aloha Motel into a shelter […]
Duration:00:05:48
Tom Fortino on the benefits of health savings accounts
4/21/2026
Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss the triple tax benefits of an HSA account. Head over to the Alpha Wealth Group, or give Tom a call today at 630-864-6711. In the meantime, tune into The Alpha Wealth […]
Duration:00:08:02
The market is not the economy and vice versa
4/21/2026
Stephen Kates, Financial Advisor at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the future of the markets. The duo chats about the labor market, rising prices, and current consumer sentiment. For more information about Stephen, visit www.bankrate.com/authors/stephen-kates.
Duration:00:07:24
Great Lakes Credit Union: Avoid becoming a victim of fraud
4/20/2026
Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to discuss fraud. Steve shares how people can avoid falling victim to fraud, how senior citizens are being targeted, and what GLCU does to help prevent it. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.
Duration:00:07:41
The Candy Hall of Fame makes Chicago its home starting in 2027
4/20/2026
Teresa Tarantino, Executive Director of the NCSA, Candy Hall of Fame, and the Kettle Awards, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Teresa talks about how the Candy Hall of Fame Experience is coming to the Magnificent Mile in Chicago and why they chose downtown as the location. Teresa also shares what people can expect […]
Duration:00:06:26
Mesirow Monday: Gaps in the caregiving plan
4/20/2026
Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. What happens if you put together a caregiving plan and find you have a gap? Gregg talks about getting life insurance, planning where you need to live, and more. Visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow for more information.
Duration:00:02:15
From fertility to menopause, Progyny offers comprehensive care for your employees
4/16/2026
Pete Anevski, CEO of Progyny, joins Jon Hansen to talk about infertility and IVF treatment benefits in the workplace. Pete talks about what his company does and why employers should add fertility and family-building benefits to their healthcare plans. For more information, visit progyny.com.
Duration:00:08:20
What’s it worth? Tiffany wine glasses and ungraded baseball cards
4/16/2026
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. Ungraded baseball cards, bicentennial radios, and Tiffany wine glasses, Brian shares what these items are worth and more. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600. To get […]
Duration:00:13:37
Will customers be getting refunds from Live Nation and TicketMaster?
4/15/2026
Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig discusses the jury verdict in the Live Nation and Ticketmaster case, tariff refunds, and more. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.
Duration:00:12:16
Smart borrowing with Republic Bank
4/15/2026
Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss smart borrowing. Everything from mortgages, car payments, and student loans, Jack talks about what you should know before asking for a loan. For more tips to get you on the right financial track, visit republicebank.com.
Duration:00:09:08
Jeff Bezos is backing an electric vehicle startup
4/14/2026
Sean O’Kane, Senior Reporter of Transportation at TechCrunch, joins Jon Hasen to discuss how a Tesla factory in Texas shrunk it’s workforce by 22% last year. Plus, the impact that Elon Musk has had on Tesla sales, and how Jeff Bezos is backing an EV startup. For more of Sean’s stories, visit techcrunch.com.
Duration:00:07:50
If you can’t assemble it, someone at Taskrabbit can
4/14/2026
Cleaning, assembling, home repairs, and more, someone at Taskrabbit can help you! Chris Ager, Chief Commercial Officer at Taskrabbit joins Jon Hansen to talk about how a tasker can help you with your home needs. Plus, Chris shares how people can sign up to become a tasker and the story of how they were acquired […]
Duration:00:08:56
TJ Stearns: Roth conversions and Medicare
4/14/2026
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss a recent couple that he helped with their financial plan. Tim talks about helping with Medicare and more. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Duration:00:05:30
Say goodbye to a resume and say hello to an office trial run
4/14/2026
Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what companies are looking for from employees now. Amanda shares the changes she’s seeing in the job application process, how AI has changed what companies look for, and how a certain change can benefit both employees and employers.
Duration:00:06:27
David Hochberg on market rates since the start of the Iran conflict
4/13/2026
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates since the start of the Iran conflict. The two also talk about buying behavior, equity that’s been gained, and more. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm on WGN Radio. You can call him […]
Duration:00:07:47
It’s time to make a caregiving plan and Mesirow can help
4/13/2026
Don’t be surprised or caught off guard; it’s time to put something into action. Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Greg shares how 50% of caregivers didn’t expect that responsibility in their lifetime. From long-term care insurance to moving to a state that offers better […]
Duration:00:03:55
Chicago-born artist Sarah Goone is elevating the way that notes are taken
4/9/2026
Sarah Goone is a Chicago-born artist and founder of Radiant Eye Studio. She joins Jon Hansen to discuss what she does and how she stumbled into the creative platform. She also shares how her visual notes capture ideas as they happen and turn them into memorable, vibrant, shareable images. Sarah will be leading a community […]
Duration:00:05:34
Why has the stock market remained resilient?
4/8/2026
Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig discusses why the markets have remained strong amid the turbulence. The two also discuss the TACO acronym that has been tied to the president. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.
Duration:00:07:30