Angela Foster, Girl Scouts Cookie Program Manager, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how the Girl Scouts is teaching young girls entrepreneurial skills. Angela also discusses the number of participants, the program’s financial literacy component, and how the Girl Scouts builds confidence. For more information, visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig discusses how the market has weathered uncertainty, but notes that three factors could cause a disruption. Plus, what Craig thinks we can expect from the jobs data that will be released on Friday. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Director at Get Covered Illinois Morgan Winters joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how and when people can get health coverage. January 15th is the end of open enrollment and Morgan talks about the cost, information that you’ll need for the website, and financial assistance.

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 Jon to discuss his advice for 2026 and what to beware of. From tech stocks and diversification to the biggest market trends, Sumit breaks it all down. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.

Tim Paradis, Future-of-work Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to talk about employers monitoring employees. Plus, what people should be doing to get a promotion and raise. Read Tim’s full stories here: www.businessinsider.com/author/tim-paradis.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss everything you need to know to get your finances in order for the start of the new year. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about rare items, coins, and art that he appraises and buys. He answers listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

With the new year coming soon and winter temperatures still around, Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal joins Jon Hansen to discuss increased power costs in the month of December and how Perma-Seal can help prevent hot air from escaping your home.

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 investing to have the retirement that is best for you.  For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss the differences between trusts and probates and what people need to know when making their estate plan. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, visit www.wochnerlawfirm.com.