Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
The Your Money Matters Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 167
- Years Active
- 2025
Get your custom jewelry at Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Gold is surging, and Brian talks about the demand for it as well as th…
Home buyers are getting cold feet and backing out of deals
James Rodriguez, Senior Real Estate Reporter at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the current state of home buying. From negotiating prices to dropping offers altogether, buyers are hesit…
Bachelorette parties are asking for freebies
Megan Graham, reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how future brides are asking small businesses for free items for their bachelorette parties.
Max Armstrong: Increasing protein prices, farm shows
Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss grocery prices and farm shows.
Great Lakes Credit Union is giving back with their school supply drive
Each year, GLCU holds a school supply drive that benefits local schools. Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how they collected over 10,000 supplie…
Mesirow: The basics of funding a college education with a 529 account
We’re starting Your Money Matters with Mesirow! Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum, Senior Managing Director at Mesirow, to discuss opening 529 accounts for college savings and break down how…
A day at Lake Geneva: Plan your trip to this small town with big things to do
VISIT Lake Geneva President/CEO Stephanie Klett joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about planning a trip to Lake Geneva. Stephanie shares the history of the region, the must-visit spots, …
Changing SNAP benefits could shake up the the Illinois food system
The One Big Beautiful Bill could impact Illinois’ entire food ecosystem. About 15% of the Illinois population uses the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Freelance reporter Judy Crown …
Kari Kohler: Price your home strategically
Kari Kohler of The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty joins Jon Hansen to discuss home bidding wars, negotiations, and what the market looks like right now. For more information, call 630.673.458…
How effective is giving bonuses at work?
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss workplace bonuses. Do they cause problems in the workplace? Patrick discusses how companies typically manage bonuses, th…
People want to retire at age 58, is that realistic?
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the importance of the last years before retiring. Tim also discusses the age at which people …
What do prices for healthcare look like in 2026?
Tom Murphy, Health Writer at AP News, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rising price of healthcare. Tom shares what insurers are predicting for coverage and insurance premiums in 2026.
Buildings are finding success as hotels with Chicago’s architecture
Eleanor Esser Gorski, CEO & President of the Chicago Architecture Center, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the relationship between hotels and the architecture in the city. Plus, Eleanor also talks about …
Mesirow Monday: Millennials and Gen Z are staying at home longer and here’s why
Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. The two discuss why the younger generations are staying at home longer than before and how the…
What’s it worth? | Cubs bobbleheads and Cabbage Patch Kids dolls
Cubs bobbleheads, Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, and train sets. Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Brian also…
Back pay for SSDI and SSI with Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin
Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementa…
Tech stocks drop as people question the sustainability of AI
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 fears of AI and how people …
GLCU is teaching kids about finances with their ‘Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club’
Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to discuss how GLCU is supporting youth financial education. From teaching students how to make budgeting decisions to …
The One Big Beautiful Bill and its tax implications
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the tax implications of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Tim breaks down the tax deductions an…
Find beauty industry leaders, artists and brands at the Beauty Gives Back event
If you are looking to get into the beauty industry or connect with mentors, Beauty Give Back returns in September. Mireya Villarreal, founder of the Pink Pewter Foundation and co-creator of Beauty Gi…