Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
The Your Money Matters Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 167
- Years Active
- 2025
Great Lakes Credit Union: Over 80 years of ‘people helping people’
Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the purpose of credit unions and the role they play in serving their members. Steven talks about who can join the…
Mesirow Monday: IRA vs Roth IRA & Roth 401(K) plans
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 We…
Why is there an increased demand for rare earth metals for electric vehicles?
Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the importance of rare earth metals and the changes that Ram is making in its vehicles.
Why is summer a critical time for teens to access support for mental health?
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 suppor…
New technology is making fake IDs harder to spot
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 …
How acting as your own contractor for your home can backfire
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 Schlue…
Mesirow Monday: Knowing where opportunities exist when filing your taxes
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 We…
What’s it worth? Cubs autographed baseballs and Babe Ruth autographs
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 y…
Diversify your diversifiers and look at what stocks you really own
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 div…
Are AI cameras the key to eliminating crime or are they causing more trouble?
Connor Metz, Flock Safety spokesperson, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how their cameras track cars and whether they are overstepping with surveillance.
New report finds that 96% of Americans are targeted by scammers a week
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.
This 25-year-old bought and revamped the Dolton Bowl
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 tal…
Planning for stability and not coming out of retirement
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, …
Mesirow Monday: To Roth or not to Roth
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 m…
Your Money Matters: Fox Lake, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority, data centers in Chicago 05.29.2025
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.…
Your Hometown: Building and developing in Fox Lake
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 buil…
Is the United States equipped to rival China in AI?
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 a…
A senior move manager could be your solution to clutter and downsizing
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 se…
How much will your car insurance increase if you get a speeding ticket?
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.
Here’s what you should know about your 401(k)
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 th…