On this airing of Your Money Matters:

It’s Worker Wednesday! 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 Boeing’s machinists’ union members who have been on strike since Sept. 13th.

Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Jon to discuss Mexico’s entry into the EV market. The two also talk about tariffs and a $10,000 electric vehicle from China.

Segment 3: Agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon to discuss self-driving tractors on farms and how farmers are recovering from the hurricanes.

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and Whitney Cimaglia, the Vice President of Business Banking at Republic Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The two discuss how women may struggle for visibility and recognition in their industries, which can impact their ability to build credibility and attract clients or customers.

Republic Bank of Chicago – Supporting women’s business growth, together.

Eve Upton-Clark, a freelance features writer covering culture and society, joins Jon Hansen to discuss her latest story for Business Insider. Gen Z is spending their money on premium snacks as a luxury. Eve talks about how food hauls are on the rise on social media and how people are posting their status with the right smoothie or soda.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing Director Leo Harmon joins Jon to discuss the Japanese carry trade and new stimulus announcements in China.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. An autographed hockey stick from the Blackhawks, 1922 gold certificates, and White Sox bobbleheads, Brian tells you what these items are worth.

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Kelsie Neahring, Property Tax Consultant at O’Connor Tax, joins Jon Hansen for Your Money Matters. The two discuss property assessments, the appeal process, and Kelsie answers listener questions too. For more information, call 833-TAX- PROTEST or visit www.cutmytaxes.com/chicago/.

Hannah Ziegler, reporter for The Washington Post’s breaking business news desk, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Almost three-quarters of consumers use payment apps, and Hannah talks about the possible pitfalls of using these apps as checking accounts.

The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty’s Kari Kohler joins Jon Hansen to discuss her journey as a realtor, interest rates, and how she can help people move throughout the globe. For more information, visit thekohlergroup.com

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and Whitney Cimaglia, the Vice President of Business Banking at Republic Bank, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Whitney discusses the importance of mentorship and networking among women who have small businesses. The two also discuss the creation of professional networks and how to find a mentor to create crucial connections and collaboration in the workforce.

Republic Bank of Chicago – Supporting women’s business growth, together.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing Director Leo Harmon joins Jon to discuss how consumers are making more money but the cost of goods has increased and how the government has taken on more debt.