Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen
The Your Money Matters Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 167
- Years Active
- 2025
Do we really need to make clothes in the United States?
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 mak…
Mesirow Monday: Dealing with the dips in your investments
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 J…
What’s it worth?: Jackson 5 albums, china sets, Star Wars trading cards
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 t…
Local Glass Studio & Farr and Swit have great gift options for Father’s Day
Brenda Bickett of Local Glass Studio and Adam Farrand Hodge of Farr and Swit join Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Both businesses have participated in Innovation DuPage’s Owner to CEO course. Dan F…
Focusing on long-term goals: The value of working with an advisor
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss long-term goals and the benefits of working with an advisor. For more information, call 800-6…
Breaking down deadlines that are imposed on buyers in a real estate contract
Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss deadlines in real estate contracts. Dave breaks down what’s non-negotiable and …
Bye bye college: Is blue-collar the new path for Gen Z?
Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. She talks about her latest story on how young people are choosing blue-collar jobs and their thoughts …
Mesirow Monday: What data goes into your financial plan?
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 J…
Max Armstrong: Rain makes grain
Jon Hansen chats with former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong about how tariffs affect agriculture. Plus, corn production in May, why did beef prices spike 11%, and more! You can find Max’…
Spotlight on transit: The future of public transit in Illinois
On this special edition of Worker Wednesday, Ed Maher, Associate Executive Director of the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic here on 720 WGN, joins Jon Hansen on the show to…
GLCU: We give back to the community and have the results to show for it
Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the services at GLCU. Steve talks about the common misconceptions about credit unions, how they are helping the c…
Guardianship and the importance of estate planning
Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. The two talk about the case of One Direction sin…
Mesirow Monday: Preparing for a fluctuating market
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 J…
What’s it worth? Autographed baseballs, comics and fine china
Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcas…
Mesirow Monday: Tariff fears, uncertainties, and staying the course
Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Sumit Desai, CFA Senior Vice President and Director of research, joi…
Illinois senator sponsors a bill to strengthen consumer protections from digital asset fraud
Mark Walker, the State Senator for Illinois’ 27th District, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act. Senator Walker and Jon talk about crypto …
The Tag Outlet Tent Sale is back to celebrate 50 years of business
Chuck Fraelich, President of Tag Outlet, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about their returning tent sale this weekend. Chuck discusses the history of the Outlet tag, the products they …
How to protect your money from fraud with Republic Bank of Chicago
Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss fraud prevention. Jack advises being vigilant with your accounts, verify…
What’s the magic number for retirement, and how do you find it?
Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how much money you need for retirement. Tim breaks down income, a retirement assessment, and …
The basics of blockchain and the need for crypto regulation
Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, a Board Member of the Illinois Blockchain Association and General Counsel of StarkWare, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to break down what blockchain is and how Illi…