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 two talk about bankruptcy filings that have been popping up in the last quarter and the lack of data due to the government shutdown. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Dan Raysby, HVAC Manager at Abt Electronics, joins Jon Hansen to discuss cooling temperatures and what people should be doing to keep their homes warm. Dan talks about how long their systems last, maintenance, and what Abt offers to customers.

Certified Fraud Examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and fraud expert Bill Kresse joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest scams. The professor shares a new sophisticated bank impersonation scam and tips on what to do if you get a call claiming to be from the bank.

It’s a Mesirow Monday, and this October a specialist from Mesirow joins Jon Hansen to share the spookiest things you can do for your finances. Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, talks about missing out on compounding interest. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Check it out before you throw it out! Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Brian talks about class rings, silver, and gold, plus he answers listener questions. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600. To get your item appraised in person, go to the Cash Bash this Saturday, from 10 am to 12 pm at Americash Jewelry and Coin Buyers (16 W. Ogden Ave) in Westmont.

Founded and run by Hillary Marzec, Inside Chicago Walking Tours focuses on Chicago’s often overlooked interior spaces in downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. Hillary joins Jon Hansen to share how she started her business, the tour options available, and why people should take a tour. To book your tour, visit www.insidechicagowalkingtours.com.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how more benefits are likely to be offered by women-owned companies. Plus, the two also discuss the challenges that women face when starting their own businesses.

To learn more about Republic Bank, visit republicebank.com

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss building financial plans based on individual needs and investment strategies. Tim also talks about interest rates, annuities, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

There are big changes that have been made at Groupon. Mike Tepeli, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Groupon, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Mike talks about how the pandemic affected the company, how they had to adapt and rebuild the culture, and how they’ve made improvements. Mike also shares Groupon’s Chicago roots and its direction for the future. Find your local deals on Groupon here: www.groupon.com

Kara Gibson, founder of Paws for Walks Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how she started the business and the journey that led to its current success. Kara shares how her business has grown and what about Paws for Walks Chicago makes their services different from the rest.