Brian Hoogeveen 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 topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Scammers are targeting Veterans. President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how scammers are pretending to be official VA representatives and demanding repayment for alleged benefits overpayments.

Founder and CEO of VitaLife, Davis Jaspers, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how his company is helping with weight loss. Using Bioscan Technology, they identify hormonal imbalances, metabolic slowdown, inflammation, and more. For more information, visit https://vitalife.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss getting all of your finances organized for the end of the year. Jon and Tim also talk about charities, FSAs, HSAs, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Brian Daniel, Founder, The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how people are working for the wealthy and leaving their traditional jobs. With salaries like 150k, 250k, or higher, more and more people are choosing these non-conventional jobs. From private chefs, nannies, and personal assistants, the options to […]

Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the latest car news. Tom gives listeners updates on Tesla, the new Lexus LS van, and GM removing Apple CarPlay.

Quinn Myers, reporter, Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rejection of the 2026 revenue ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Quinn shares the Mayor’s thoughts on the rejection and what the plan is moving forward.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different financial topic. In this episode, Tiffany Irving, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters to talk about contributing to your 401(K) and increasing the contributions to it from your paycheck. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are funded and more. Jeffrey answers listener questions about pensions and more! For more information, call 312-431-1000.

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 topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Steve Baranowski, Senior Vice President of Retail Lending at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the rising age of a first-time homebuyer. Plus, will equity be built on a 50-year mortgage? Steve breaks down all the numbers. For more information on how you can bank with Marquette, visit emarquettebank.mymortgage-online.com.

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. The two discuss AI platforms and technology, the S&P 500, and when we will receive economic data. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Owner & Founder of Simple Flooring, Igor Patrascu, and Lead Estimator, John Ingo, join Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The trio chats about how quality flooring adds to your home’s value, red flags to watch for when getting estimates, and potential slip-ups people can encounter when doing projects themselves.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the similarities between the year 1929 and today. Tim shares why you should look at what you’ve invested in, the evaluation of stocks, and understanding risk. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Jennifer Michalek, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Jennifer explains who the organization is, what a radiologist does, and why RSNA keeps returning to Chicago.

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, joins Your Money Matters to talk about how they build customized plans for their customers based on what they want their retirement to look like. For […]

Steve Baranowski, Senior Vice President of Retail Lending at Marquette Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about Marquette’s history in Chicago. Steve shares what sets them apart from other banks, mortgage rates, and the advantages of getting a mortgage with Marquette Bank.

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. Joining them is Adam Jeffries, the Founder and VP of Engineering at Safety Design. Adam shares the software they provide to companies to help them be more effective. If you’re interested in […]

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what Wall Street looks like since the government shutdown. Craig talks about tariffs, holiday spending, and more. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Jake Bleiberg, Cybersecurity Reporter for Bloomberg News, joined Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss his latest story about hackers and a connection to a Chicago company. Jake explains what a ransomware attack is, the frequency of attacks, and how these employees planned to extort millions of dollars from victims.