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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
Why is summer a critical time for teens to access support for mental health?
6/10/2025
Dr. Kim Dennis, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of SunCloud Health, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss why summer is a critical time for teens to access mental health support. The two discuss how summer can lead to social isolation in kids and how SunCloud’s programs can help. For more information, visit suncloudhealth.com […]
Duration:00:08:00
New technology is making fake IDs harder to spot
6/9/2025
Certified fraud examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and expert on all things fraud, William Kresse joins Jon Hansen to discuss fake IDs. Professor Kresse discusses the amount of money students are paying for them, how the TSA is catching them, and the possible dangers of having one.
Duration:00:05:05
How acting as your own contractor for your home can backfire
6/9/2025
Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss why you shouldn’t be your home contractor. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.
Duration:00:07:46
Mesirow Monday: Knowing where opportunities exist when filing your taxes
6/9/2025
It’s a Mesirow Monday! Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon to discuss his background as a CPA and how he approaches wealth advising. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call […]
Duration:00:04:15
What’s it worth? Cubs autographed baseballs and Babe Ruth autographs
6/5/2025
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. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.
Duration:00:14:50
Diversify your diversifiers and look at what stocks you really own
6/4/2025
Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how the tariffs are affecting the market, making data-driven decisions, and diversifying your portfolio. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.
Duration:00:07:42
Are AI cameras the key to eliminating crime or are they causing more trouble?
6/4/2025
Connor Metz, Flock Safety spokesperson, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how their cameras track cars and whether they are overstepping with surveillance.
Duration:00:13:22
New report finds that 96% of Americans are targeted by scammers a week
6/3/2025
Certified fraud examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and expert on all things fraud, William Kresse joins Jon Hansen to discuss how scammers target 96% of Americans.
Duration:00:06:14
This 25-year-old bought and revamped the Dolton Bowl
6/3/2025
The Dolton Bowl has been all about growth over the past two years with a new owner. Yianni Mavrakis bought the alley when he was twenty-two years old. He joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about his journey to owning the Dolton Bowl and how he’s managed the business so far. For […]
Duration:00:09:23
Planning for stability and not coming out of retirement
6/3/2025
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the 4% rule, boomers coming out of retirement, and how annuities work. For more information, call 800-640-2256 or visit tjstearns.com.
Duration:00:14:32
Mesirow Monday: To Roth or not to Roth
6/2/2025
It’s a Mesirow Monday! Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss having a Roth investment account, when it makes sense to add money into your accounts, and moving money from IRAs.For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.
Duration:00:10:42
Your Money Matters: Fox Lake, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority, data centers in Chicago 05.29.2025
5/29/2025
On this airing of Your Money Matters: Segment 1: Kevin Micheli, President and COO at Charles Hall Construction, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Kevin’s latest building project, a 154-unit development. The two also talk about the hurdles in the building process and the best aspects of Fox Lake. Segment 2: Ben Salinski, a Statehouse reporter […]
Duration:00:23:27
Your Hometown: Building and developing in Fox Lake
5/29/2025
Kevin Micheli, President and COO at Charles Hall Construction, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss Kevin’s latest building project, a 154-unit development, the hurdles in the building process, and the best aspects of Fox Lake.
Duration:00:10:35
Is the United States equipped to rival China in AI?
5/29/2025
Nick Schlanger, director of research services at NAI Hiffman, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss what’s fueling the data center boom and the most significant hurdle being power availability.
Duration:00:07:04
A senior move manager could be your solution to clutter and downsizing
5/28/2025
Sarah Gomm is a Productivity and Organizing Professional, as well as the Founder of New Chapter Transitions. She joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to share how she found her way to becoming a senior move manager and how she helps people declutter for moving. To find a senior move manager near you, visit […]
Duration:00:08:02
How much will your car insurance increase if you get a speeding ticket?
5/28/2025
Shannon Martin, Insurance Expert at Bankrate, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how much drivers can expect their car insurance rates to increase after getting a speeding ticket.
Duration:00:05:55
Here’s what you should know about your 401(k)
5/27/2025
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how to manage your 401(k) and the fees. Plus, Tim talks about taxes, company matching, and the rule of 55. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Duration:00:11:22
Do we really need to make clothes in the United States?
5/27/2025
Faran Krentcil, Fashion Writer and Columnist at BBC and Business of Fashion, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss why most clothes aren’t made in America. The two discuss the cost of making clothes in the States and the ethics of purchasing American-made items. To find more work by Faran, visit www.hifaran.com/writing.
Duration:00:06:37
Mesirow Monday: Dealing with the dips in your investments
5/26/2025
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different finance-related topic. In this episode, Sumit Desai, CFA Senior Vice President and Director of Research, joins Jon to discuss the emotion behind investing and how dips in the market can affect how you feel about your portfolio. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.
Duration:00:04:15
What’s it worth?: Jackson 5 albums, china sets, Star Wars trading cards
5/22/2025
Brian Hoogeveen, ‘The Cash Man’ from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Brian answers listener calls about Jackson 5 albums, tea sets, and trading cards. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit TopCashBuyer.Com or call/text 630-969-9600.
Duration:00:13:03