Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different finance-related topic. In this episode, Sumit Desai, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, joins Jon to discuss high inflation, the widening wealth gap, and whether the AI boom will end like the dot-com bubble. Plus, how Mesirow builds toolkits for its advisors that help clients with their investing strategies. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com. 

Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss fashion trends that are recession indicators. Plus, the brands that are ready to step up for Taylor Swift’s wedding. To stay up to date on everything fashion, follow Faran on www.hifaran.com or Instagram @farankrentcil

Certified fraud examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and expert on all things fraud, William Kresse, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest scams. From job offers and text messages to fake party invites, fraud never sleeps.

Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to answer listener questions about water temperature issues, leaks, and more! Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to learn about what Center Guard can do for you.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to break down Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest batch of bills from new environmental standards to expanded in-state tuition access and consumer protections and what they mean for Illinois residents. To read more of Ben’s reporting, visit https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/

Stephen Kates, Founder of Clocktower Financial Consulting, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss a recent report on why American workers are taking home a smaller share of the nation’s income, which has fallen to its lowest level since 1947. For more information about Stephen, visit https://www.clocktowerfinancial.co/

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny talks about what suburbs are the absolute best when downsizing and highlights neighborhoods like Tinley Park and Aurora for ranches, and Palatine and Naperville for condos. For more information, visit lennyfeil.com or call 708-870-0514.

Sean O’Kane, Senior Reporter of Transportation at TechCrunch, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Waymo and Uber parting ways in Phoenix, launch company Rocket Lab buying satellite operator Iridium, and President Trump restricting Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar from selling in the US. To read more stories that Sean has covered, visit techcrunch.com/author/sean-okane/.

David Schlossberg, Senior Partner at Assured Concepts Group, joins Your Money Matters for a ‘Rest Assured’ Thursday. David breaks down sequence-of-returns risk, practical strategies to help protect your income in a volatile market, and how the timing of market losses and gains can impact retirement withdrawals. To learn more, visit assuredgroup.com or call 847-426-1077.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell your silver or gold? Want to know why Brian calls them cents and not pennies? Brian can help you and answer your questions! If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600