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

Jim Hansen, Senior Property Manager at Fashion Outlets of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about being awarded #1 outlet mall in America by USA Today. This ever-expanding shopping center features over 130 world class retailers across fashion, beauty, and athletics. Located just 5 minutes from O’Hare, and convenient for both travelers and locals, The Fashion Outlets of Chicago boasts twenty-five permanent large-scale artworks by artists like Hebru Brantley, Derrick Adams, Jen Stark and more! To learn more about this celebrated shopping center, go to https://www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com/

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to break down 529 plans. Tim shares how it grows tax-deferred, what they can be used for, and what happens if kids choose not to go to college. For more information on how you can get your plan started, call 800-640-2256.

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