Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. She talks about her latest story on how young people are choosing blue-collar jobs and their thoughts on the ROI of a college degree.

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 what data he uses to help create the best financial plan for his clients. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.

Jon Hansen chats with former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong about how tariffs affect agriculture. Plus, corn production in May, why did beef prices spike 11%, and more! You can find Max’s book More Stories from the Heartland here: More-Stories-Heartland-Americas-Broadcasters.

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday, Ed Maher, Associate Executive Director of the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic here on 720 WGN, joins Jon Hansen on the show to share key details from the WGN Radio live labor panel discussion that occurred at the IUOE Local 399 Union Hall on May 12th. Listen in while Ed and Jon talk about the future of public transit in Illinois and while Ed shares audio from various different panels that took place at the event.

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the services at GLCU. Steve talks about the common misconceptions about credit unions, how they are helping the community, and their commitment to helping with financial literacy. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. The two talk about the case of One Direction singer Liam Payne, guardianship, and take calls from listeners. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

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 how to prepare for a fluctuating market and plan for long-term goals. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Sumit Desai, CFA Senior Vice President and Director of research, joins Jon to chat about staying on course when markets are down and not making emotional decisions. If you want to learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.

Mark Walker, the State Senator for Illinois’ 27th District, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act. Senator Walker and Jon talk about crypto and meme coins, blockchain technology and what he hopes for the bill to accomplish.