Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest in agriculture news. Max talks about earlier planting by farmers, higher beef prices, Ukraine’s grain exports, and more!

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss spending your money in retirement. Tim talks about building a sustainable withdrawal plan, optimizing for taxes, and more! For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Kelli Maria Korducki, Contributor at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how millennials are removing their age from their resumes. The two discuss workplace ageism and how people are revamping their resumes by making specific changes.

Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Gregg talks about how couples need to have conversations about their finances. From focusing on what’s important to you and what your values are within the relationship, as well as the threats to the relationship financially. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

On this airing of Your Money Matters, January 28th 2026:

Segment 1: It’s a Worker Wednesday! Phil Davidson, Communications Director at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, joins to discuss the reinstatement of the Job Corps.

Segment 2: Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst at Bankrate, recaps the Fed meeting and consumer confidence.

Segment 3: Question of the Day

Segment 4: Sean O’Kane, Senior Tech Reporter at TechCrunch, talks about the prices of Uber and Waymo. And Sean also talks about a company that hopes to send your ashes to space.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Jon Hansen to discuss a ‘kill switch’ for cars to mandate impaired driving prevention systems. Plus, tips for maintaining your car while driving in the winter.

It’s the International Day of Clean Energy, and the Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters. The duo is joined by Joe Sheehan, owner and operator of JoJo Superfast EV Charging, to discuss clean energy and how his company is ready to build a charging network for electric vehicles. With 20 years in the field, Joe shares how his company got started, where their first charging location is, and how Innovation DuPage has helped the company advance its vision for clean energy.

For more information on Jojo’s visit: jojosuperfast.com

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell your silver or gold? What about a Hot Wheels collection or a watch repair? Brian can help you and answer your questions!

If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different finance-related topic. In this episode, Sumit Desai, CFA Senior Vice President and Director of Research, joins Jon to discuss the benefits of having a financial advisor help guide you to your goals. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com. 

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen to discuss tax-free accounts and the importance of knowing what you own.