Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
The Your Money Matters Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 167
- Years Active
- 2025
It’s time to track down your old 401(k) accounts
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss ways to achieve financial independence and tracking down old 401(k) accounts. For more inform…
Mesirow Monday: Estate planning, digital vaults and naming beneficiaries
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow…
Your Money Matters: Networking & bill increases for the summer
Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters!
Segment 1: Tim Paradis, Future-of-work correspondent at Business Insider joins to talk about t…
Your Money Matters: The cost of education and the cons of using buy now and pay later
Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters!
Segment 1: Chip Lupo, Writer and Analyst at WalletHub, joins to discuss their 2025 Back-to-Sch…
Your Money Matters: Grocery price trends and the new 2026 Subaru
Stephanie Zimmermann, reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, joins Tom Gimbel, filling in for Jon Hansen, to talk about her latest story on Grocery prices. Stephanie shares which items have increased in …
What’s it worth? Autographs, CTA tokens, and grandfather clocks
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. Brian answers …
What will President Trump do with Fed Chair Jerome Powell?
Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss whether or not President Trump will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Then Craig sh…
Great Lakes Credit Union: A nonprofit that supports nonprofits
Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to discuss GLCU’s nonprofit status and their partnerships with other nonprofit organizations. Steve also talks about ho…
Construction of coach houses may be legal soon
Quinn Myers, author at Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the City Council’s vote to possibly legalize the building of coach houses. Quinn also comments on whether legalization is a pote…
Karina Atkins: Crop insurance is a public-private partnership
Karina Atkins, former Chicago Tribune reporter, joins Jon Hansen to talk about crop insurance for farmers and how they can acquire it. Karina also explains why there is a limit on the types of crops …
HOA Warranty’s innovative tool protects buyers and sellers from special assessments
Rhett Graves, founder and CEO of HOA Warranty, joins Jon Hansen to talk about a new tool created to help buyers and sellers manage unexpected costs. Rhett also explains what HOA Warranty covers and w…
When should you buy long-term care insurance?
Brian Gordon, President of Gordon Associates, joins Jon Hansen to discuss long-term care insurance plans and when you should purchase one. Brian breaks down the different plans offered by Gordon Asso…
Mesirow Monday: Investing into your IRA or 401(k) accounts
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow…
What’s it worth? Cubs and Presidential memorabilia
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. Brian talks ab…
The NV5 Invitational returns for its 7th year and general admission is free
Chris Montagano, Tournament Director of the NV5 Invitational, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the event, what attendees can expect, and the Evans Scholars Foundation. To get your fr…
Top tips for financial security and peace of mind with Tim Stearns
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how to prepare in order to have financial security when you retire. For more information, cal…
Is the love real? This writer went on a couples retreat with AI chatbots and their human partners
Sam Apple went on a couples retreat with three couples and their AI chatbot significant others. He joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what the retreat was like and his biggest takeaway…
Tariff anxiety has some Americans feeling the pressure to buy tech
Dashia Milden, consumer insights editor for CNET, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about their latest survey on tariff anxiety. Dashia shares that 36% of adults in the United States fee…
What is delayed possession and how can it help you when selling your home?
Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss how buying and selling a home on the same day isn’t a possibility for some peop…
Keep your goals in mind for your mid-year financial check up
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow…