Mark Gallegos, CPA and Tax Partner at Porte Brown LLC, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the approaching tax deadline. Mark discusses the point at which people should consider asking for an extension and why getting a second look from a professional after filing online can be beneficial.

On this airing of Your Money Matters, hosted by Jon Hansen, Jon is joined by three guests to discuss declining Tesla sales, chasing credit card rewards, and homebuyer hacks.

Segment 1: Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins to discuss Tesla’s declined sales, Cadillac Sedans, and how the Ford F-150 could be the next model recalled in the auto industry.

Segment 2: Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins Jon to discuss their new survey on how more than 7 in 10 credit card debtors might be making a mistake.

Segment 3: James Rodriguez, Senior Real Estate Reporter at Business Insider, talks about his latest story on a better way to buy a house.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss different topics related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah breaks down the pros and cons of renting vs. buying and what people should think about to make the best decision for them.

For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Forever 21 announcing it’s closing after declaring bankruptcy.

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, joins Jon Hansen to discuss spam texts flooding people’s cell phones. Steve talks about how to spot a bad link and where these scammers are coming from.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic related to finances. In this episode, Noah Bloch, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Your Money Matters. Noah discusses if investment properties are actually a good investment. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the benefits of getting an in-store appraisal. This week, listeners talked about their silver dollars, Michael Jordan autographs, and book collections. If you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

Ezra Watland, Chief Operating Officer at Get Covered Illinois, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss what qualifies as special enrollment periods for getting health insurance. Ezra shares how to shop for health insurance, financial help in the form of tax credits, and more. To enroll or find a plan, visit getcovered.illinois.gov

April Clobes, CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, joins Wendy Snyder , filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss Pillur, a small business brand that provides services for start-ups and more. To learn more about Pillur and how they are helping businesses, visit pillur.org.

Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest market numbers. Plus, the two talk about what the latest CPI report means for consumers and their households. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.