Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to discuss Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) and what it means for consumers and community financial institutions. Steve explains what interchange fees are, why the new Illinois law is problematic for credit unions and community banks, and how it could ultimately impact fraud prevention and consumer costs. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Tony Demma, Owner of Green Grease, joins them to share how they participated in the Clean Energy Incubator Program and how they process used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Tony talks about how they pick up oil from businesses for free and even offer rebates to high-volume locations. If you’re interested in any of the programs Innovation DuPage offers, visit www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information.

Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss brands creating custom red carpet looks. Why create the pieces and not make them available for purchase? What are companies expecting from red carpet looks? Faran answers these questions and more! To stay up to date on everything fashion, follow Faran on www.hifaran.com or Instagram @farankrentcil

Justin Laurence, Reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how a private equity firm has made a deal to obtain ownership of Chicago’s 75-year parking concession contract.

Rebecca J. Solomon, Senior Vice President and Estate Planning Specialist at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Mesirow Monday. The two talk about the importance of having a safe space to house all of your important documents and keeping them organized. Make sure you are ready for retirement or an emergency with Mesirow. Visit www.mesirow.com for more information.

Some women are frequently torn down when they outearn their partners. Author of THE AMBITION PENALTY: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down, Stefanie O’Connell, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the disconnection between financial success and gender roles in the dating world.

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? What about a pearl necklace or Michael Jordan memorabilia? 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

Jake Hayes, owner of Deep Roots Native Nursery, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how he started growing native plants. With over 7,000 plants in his inventory, Jake is hoping to bring more native plants to our area. Jake shares his goal of working with plants full-time, his work in habitat restoration, and more. For more information, follow Jake on Instagram and TikTok @deeprootsnn.

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. The Nasdaq hits record highs, Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the new Fed chair as inflation is kicking higher, and credit card delinquencies are high. Jon and Craig break down these topics and more. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what happens if the market drops right after you retire. Tim talks about the importance of having a financial plan and breaks down why longevity risk is the biggest retirement risk out there. For more information, call 800-640-2256.