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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
How will the government shutdown affect economic data?
10/2/2025
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 unemployment rate, how the government shutdown will impact data, and the storage of value. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.
Duration:00:08:16
What’s it worth? | Michael Jordan’s autograph and Kennedy half dollars
10/2/2025
Autographed hockey sticks, a personalized Michael Jordan message, and bourbon. Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. The two also discuss the second Cash Bash they will be hosting this month! If you think you have items you’d like to […]
Duration:00:12:58
Republic Bank: Chicago is great for women’s small businesses
10/1/2025
Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to celebrate Women’s Small Business Month. The two discuss how Chicago is supporting women entrepreneurs, including tax credits, programs, and other initiatives. To learn more about how Republic Bank can help you and your small business, visit republicebank.com.
Duration:00:08:22
Sips is bringing the coffee shop to your home one syrup at a time
10/1/2025
Coffee beans, cold brews, and premium coffee syrups! Stefania Marzelia is the founder and owner of Sips, and she joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Stefania talks about how she started her business, her journey to coffee shop shelves, and shares her seasonal release. Get your coffee fix at sipmoresips.com.
Duration:00:08:01
Trump admin pulls grants for bicycle lanes in Illinois that were awarded by former President Joe Biden
9/29/2025
Scott Goldstein, Senior Director of Government Relations at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, joins Jon Hansen to discuss President Trump’s administration pulling back grants to states for bicycle trails. The two discuss the impact that it’ll have on communities, the economic benefits of bike lanes, and what will happen to current projects that were expecting the grant.
Duration:00:07:21
Mesirow Monday: 5 spookiest things you can do to your finances
9/29/2025
We are prepping for October and the spooky season on Your Money Matters. Every Monday, a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about his top five list of the scariest things you can do to your finances. For more information, […]
Duration:00:10:30
Preparing for retirement and planning for every scenario
9/25/2025
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his firm’s approach to retirement planning helps clients. The two discuss the questions you need to ask if you want to retire, and Tim explains the sequence-of-returns risk. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Duration:00:12:17
Your Hometown: The attraction and charm of Lindenhurst
9/25/2025
Clay T. Johnson, Village Administrator for the Village of Lindenhurst, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what makes Lindenhurst special. Clay discusses the events they host in town, the growth he wants to see in the community for the future, and more. For more information on Lindenhurst, visit www.lindenhurstil.org.
Duration:00:05:13
Innovation DuPage: Hanford Tech is helping companies with their sensors and software
9/24/2025
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. Dan discusses their new Clean Energy Incubator Program and how individuals can get involved.Jake Mickley of Hanford Tech also joins them to share how Innovation DuPage has helped his business and how […]
Duration:00:11:29
WEFTEC: The conference for water and wastewater enthusiasts
9/22/2025
Ralph Exton, Executive Director for the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, joins Your Money Matters. Ralph shares how Chicago is the definition of a water city, the innovations between water and AI, and more. It kicks off September 27th at McCormick Place. For more information, visit www.weftec.org.
Duration:00:07:48
There’s a new $100,000 H-1B Visa fee
9/22/2025
Business Insider’s Tech Correspondent Charles Rollet joins Jon Hansen to discuss the new H-1B visa fee. Charles shares the clarifications made by the White House, discusses the panic that was raised, and explains who will be impacted by the costs.
Duration:00:07:17
Mesirow Monday: Benefits of college savings and 529 accounts
9/22/2025
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum, to discuss 529s. She breaks down their flexibility and how to use them. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.
Duration:00:06:20
What’s it worth? | Comiskey Park seat, Beatles posters, autographed footballs
9/18/2025
Brian Hoogeveen, ‘The Cash Man’ from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners call in to ask about posters of The Beatles, stadium seats, and signed prints. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit TopCashBuyer.Com or call/text 630-969-9600.
Duration:00:17:57
Tin Can is the screen-free phone option that parents are loving for their kids
9/17/2025
Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleston, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his company is providing kids with a screen-free calling experience to connect with their friends. Tin Can is a landline for kids that parents control. Chet shares the features of Tin Can and talks about why he started the company. For more information, visit […]
Duration:00:08:05
Craig Bolanos: What’s in the air? Lower CD rates, mortgages, lower costs to borrow
9/17/2025
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 talks about the Fed rate cut, what we can expect from the economy, and more! Visit GetRetiredStayRetired.com for more information.
Duration:00:07:09
Take action against suicide at the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk
9/17/2025
Dr. Cynthia Paidipati from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joins Jon Hansen to discuss their Out of the Darkness Walk. Dr Paidipati shares their mission, their community programs, and talks about how they provide support to people who have lost others to suicide. She also shares resources that people can use if they are […]
Duration:00:07:43
Here’s why you shouldn’t add your kids to your home title
9/15/2025
Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss home deeds and taxes. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300 for a free consultation.
Duration:00:07:46
Trump Accounts: IRAs for babies
9/15/2025
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum to discuss Trump Accounts: IRAs for babies. Jennifer explains when contributions can be made, the starting qualification date, and the investment requirements.
Duration:00:06:22
Dorms vs deeds: College housing dilemma
9/11/2025
Jordan Pandy, Real Estate Reporter at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to discuss parents of college students buying houses for four years, rather than paying for a dorm, then selling the house after graduation, and if this could be a growing trend.
Duration:00:04:56
What inflation rates mean in the grocery aisles
9/11/2025
Bankrate Financial Analyst Stephen Kates, CFP joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rise in the rate of inflation and what it means when shopping in grocery stores. They also compare the difference between the recent success of the stock market compared to the unemployment rate and high 401(k) rates.
Duration:00:05:37