Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the importance of having a blueprint for retirement. Tim also shares how he helps ensure his clients don’t run out of money in retirement.

Aki Ito, Chief Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the ultimate guide to finding a job in 2025. Aki and Jon discuss tips for job seekers and the role that LinkedIn plays in it. Plus, Aki shares how using AI to customize your resume can be beneficial.

Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss the importance of guardianship. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Sean Gallager from Busey Bank comes on the show to talk with Jon Hansen about all things banking and what changes coming in 2025 can impact your finances. Gallager gives some tips to listeners to be properly prepared for the new year and other financial housekeeping advice.

Associate Professor at Governors State University, Election Commissioner, and Attorney Bill Kresse, AKA “Professor Fraud,” joins Jon to talk about all things fraud! The professor talks about what scams to look out for during the holiday season.

Kari Kohler of The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the Private Listing Network and how it benefits buyers and sellers.

Dan Facchini, Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Lilly Aguilar, President of Solutions Cleaning Services, and Jackie Gomez, Executive Director of HACIA (Hispanic American Construction Industry Association) join Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dan highlights the overall goal of Innovation Dupage and their strategic partnership with small businesses. After this, Jackie gives insight on the HACIA and their focus on growing businesses in the construction industry. Later, Lilly joins the show to discuss how Innovation DuPage helped grow her company by introducing her to business partners. Then, she highlights the services that Solutions Cleaning Services offer, including industrial and commercial cleaning.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to put the recent market drop into perspective. Why is the Fed predicting less cuts than initially thought? Additionally, he highlights the difference between a ‘wealth effect’ and a ‘market effect.’ For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com

Every Wednesday, Ed Maher from the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic on 720 WGN, joins Jon Hansen to chat about all things labor. This week, Ed and Jon discuss a potential national strike among Starbucks employees who have unionized.

Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd. joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss Powers of Attorney, Guardianship and more. For more information, call 630-285-5300.