Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and CEO of Wealth Management Group, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how to grow the economy. Plus, they talk about how political uncertainty plays into the market. Call Craig now to see how your spending, savings, investing, impacts your chances of always having the money you need for the life you want. 833-WMG PLAN.

Uber is paying customers $1000 to use public transportation. Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive joins Jon Hansen to explain why. Plus, the two talk about EVs and not getting the tax advantages you think you’ll get. For more car news, visit consumerguide.com

On this airing of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, Economic Development Director and Consultant for the United City of Yorkville. Lynn talks about the new businesses starting up and the workforce in the town. Lynn says that Yorkville supports its business owners and she shares the programs and resources they offer.

Bill Geiger, President and CEO of Geiger Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the two jobs people have to do as they get closer to retirement and how everyone should manage their 401(k) to build generational wealth. For more information, call (800) 681-2498

On this segment of Your Money Matters, Jon Hansen is joined by Sean Gallagher, Executive Vice President and Regional President at Busey Bank, and Art Feierberg, Senior Vice President / Commercial Market President at Busey Bank. The trio talks about the market’s general state, how Busey helps its customers, and commercial real estate currently being built.

Housing prices are still up and so is inventory. The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty‘s Kari Kohler joins Jon Hansen to discuss where people are going for retirement, interest rates, and why it’s a prime time to sell your home. For more information, visit sellingtheglobe.com or call (630) 587-4700

On this airing of Your Money Matters, Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss their new branch in the Austin neighborhood, the credit builder loan they offer, and their online banking services. Plus, Steven talks about how the money goes back into the communities they are located in. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Ann Logue of Business Insider joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the retirement Catch-22. There is a reluctance to hire older workers, Jon and Ann discuss why that is, age discrimination in the workplace, and what managers have to say about it.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to talk about prioritizing savings.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to talk about items that could be worth money. From Elvis Presley autographs to an original McDonald’s dividend check to an autographed Jonathan Toews Team Canada Olympic Jersey, Brian tells listeners what their items are worth.