Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest banking news regarding overdraft fees and late credit card fees.

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about probate in Illinois and how Dave and his team can help you. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

It’s a Mesirow Monday! Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic related to finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, Dr. Gregg Lunceford, joins Jon to discuss joining the Peace Corps in retirement and its benefits. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Brian Steiner, Executive Director of Life Happens, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss life insurance and share the basics of it to help you navigate what coverage you should get.

Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon to discuss university-based retirement communities. Gregg shares how college campuses are revitalizing retirement. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the importance of having an emergency fund. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.

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. He’s joined by Dr. Maureen Dunne, a cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert, to discuss her National Bestseller, The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization. Scott Filer of PRoMedix Precision Medical Devices also joined the show to talk about their fingertip monitor for the rapid detection of circulatory dysfunction.

On today’s airing of Your Money Matters hosted by Jon Hansen:

Segment 1: Ed Maher, Associate Executive Director of the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic here on 720 WGN, joins the show to preview Sunday’s show.

Segment 2: Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, discusses what makes up a credit score.

Segment 3: Let’s use Chat GPT! Jon gave a WGN Radio listener some homework on using ChatGPT. She calls in to let us know how it went.

Segment 4: Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, discusses the effect that the 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries had on the stock market today.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, discusses the effect that the 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries had on the stock market today. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Jack discusses how your credit is used and shares the five things that make up your credit score. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.