Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Lisa Dent (in for Jon Hansen) on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. They are joined by Ileen Kelly, Director of the Business Development Center in DuPage County, and recent graduate of Innovation DuPage’s Owner to CEO Business Accelerator Program Kevin Flowers.

If you’re interested in any of the programs Innovation DuPage offers, visit, www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Ilyce to discuss retirement expenses. Tim discusses tax impact reports, Roth IRA conversions and how to plan for inflation. For more information, call 800-640-2256

Sarah Foster, Principal U.S. Economy and Federal Reserve Reporter at Bankrate, joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss financial scams. Sarah breaks down how to spot a scam, what to do if you have been scammed, and how to stay alert.

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about do-it-yourself estate planning vs. using an attorney and why using an attorney is the best choice. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down the pros and cons of renting vs. buying, including rent increases, down payments, and deciding which option works for you. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Jeanie Mayer, Executive Director of the Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters for Your Hometown. Jeanie talks about the revitalization of their downtown and business community. Plus, Jeanie highlights some of their businesses and shares what makes them special. For information, visit www.hampshirechamber.org

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. This episode, listeners call in about beer cans, Hot Wheels collections and more. If you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss possible market apprehension. Plus, Craig talks about how job reports and consumer inflation expectations could affect their spending. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to answer listener questions about estate planning. She talks about adding things to your trust, how often you should refresh documents, and how often trusts should be professionally reviewed. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

On this airing of Your Money Matters, host Jon Hansen is joined by guests to discuss the latest financial news.

Segment 1: Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, talks about the latest car recalls by Tesla, Toyota, and more.

Segment 2: Tim Paradis, Future-of-Work Correspondent at Business Insider, discusses what to do if you’re laid off, building skills, and networking.

Segment 3: Brian Gordon, President of  Gordon Associates, talks about long-term care plans.