Zach thinks short term rentals are dangerous for homeowners while Alec thinks everyone wins from using them. Watch on Facebook

Townstone celebrate's July 4th and it's 15th anniversary with an action packed show.  Self-employed, been turned down for a mortgage for other reasons?  The guys talk about new mortgage programs that can help you get approved.  50 or over?  Do you know how much money you can save in your 401k plan or IRA, financial planner Mark Weil has some answers. Watch On Facebook

Zach and Alec debate the pros and cons of a fixed rate mortgage and compare against adjustable-rate-mortgages. The age-old debate has been solved! Watch On Facebook

Zach and Alec discuss  if you should pay off your mortgage debt in full at your earliest opportunity. As with most financial questions, a simple “yes” or “no” doesn’t apply here. Watch On Facebook

Barry Sturner with Steve Bertrand on the WGN Business Lunch, June 23, 20017

Are you renting, does your child live at home, the guys had the answers Saturday on AM 560 The Answer as to how to purchase a home and they have solutions if you are a parent who needs their child to move out of the house. They talked to a first-time home buyer Jamie who discussed the benefits of buying and how easy Townstone made the process. Credit issues and credit repair questions were answered by Todd Stern of Nationwide Credit Clearing and Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title had his tip of the week. Watch On Facebook

Zach was live from AM560 studios answering listener questions, discussing your "financial junk drawer", and talking the latest in cyber-security and protecting yourself during a purchase transaction. Topics include everything from Reverse mortgages, to vacation home purchases, and fixed vs. ARM refinances. Tune in next week at 1pm on 560AM! Watch on Facebook

Barry Sturner, President of Townstone Financial was recently a guest on the WGN Opening Bell

Scared of a home appraisal?  The mortgage experts talk to an appraisal company about what you can do before and during an appraisal.  Selling your home Attorney Frank Pellegrini has some tips on getting ready to sell and how the contract process can be handled.  Credit issues, the experts tell you what to do in order to improve your credit score.  Plus, did you know FHA accepts 580 credit?  Low credit can be fixed and you can refinance-purchase a home. Watch on Facebook

Is Zillow zestimate a good estimate of property value? What about an appraisal? How do I improve credit if my payments are already on time? Barry, Zach, and Alec are back answering the big questions on mortgages, real estate, and personal finance. Watch on Facebook