Steven Bugg, President and CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the resources they are offering to help members better their financial future. Steven talks about budgeting assistance, credit and debit assistance, homebuying, and other counseling services, as well as how they are giving back to the community. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and author of Good Money Revolution, joins Your Money Matters! In for Jon Hansen, Wendy Snyder chats with Derrick about the possibility of a recession and the back and forth between placing tariffs and delaying them.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Jon Hansen, to talk about how to save money on prescription drugs. Herb talks about paying cash, using coupons, and more!

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 breaks down ratios that buyers should be looking at when it comes to income and debt. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Lisa Dent (in for Jon Hansen) on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. They are joined by Ileen Kelly, Director of the Business Development Center in DuPage County, and recent graduate of Innovation DuPage’s Owner to CEO Business Accelerator Program Kevin Flowers.

If you’re interested in any of the programs Innovation DuPage offers, visit, www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Ilyce to discuss retirement expenses. Tim discusses tax impact reports, Roth IRA conversions and how to plan for inflation. For more information, call 800-640-2256

Sarah Foster, Principal U.S. Economy and Federal Reserve Reporter at Bankrate, joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss financial scams. Sarah breaks down how to spot a scam, what to do if you have been scammed, and how to stay alert.

Real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Ilyce Glink, filling in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. Dave talks about do-it-yourself estate planning vs. using an attorney and why using an attorney is the best choice. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

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 breaks down the pros and cons of renting vs. buying, including rent increases, down payments, and deciding which option works for you. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Jeanie Mayer, Executive Director of the Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters for Your Hometown. Jeanie talks about the revitalization of their downtown and business community. Plus, Jeanie highlights some of their businesses and shares what makes them special. For information, visit www.hampshirechamber.org