Gary Pattengale, Advanced Planning Specialist and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the five tax moves you should make before December 31st. From making charitable donations, revisiting SALT deductions, and catching up ok 401(k) contributions. Gary shares tips and reminders to help you with your taxes for next year. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss GLCU’s annual Fill the Boat School Supply Drive. Plus, Steven talks about how GLCU is helping food banks, building work experience for youth, and opening over 400 youth checking accounts to help teens improve their financial literacy. The duo also shares how their program ‘Bite of Reality’ gives students a hands-on look at real-life budgeting. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners ask about Star Wars merch, Elvis stamps, and designer mirrors. Visit topcashbuyer.com for more information.

David Schlossberg, Senior Partner at Assured Concepts Group, joins Your Money Matters for a ‘Rest Assured’ Thursday. David answers whether a million dollars is enough for retirement, how Social Security affects retirement, and how having a spouse changes calculations. For more information, visit assuredgroup.com or call 847-426-1077.

Ken Edwards, co-host of The Workers’ Mic, joined Jon Hansen to provide details on why employees at Qualawash Holdings LLC, represented by Teamsters Local 727, voted to unanimously authorize an unfair labor practice strike on Wednesday.

Carrie Callas, Executive Director of the Cancer Wellness Center, joins Jon Hansen to talk about how the Cancer Wellness Center is a place where people affected by cancer can find support, connection, and resources – at no cost. Carrie also talks about the Better Together Benefit, their annual fundraiser on Thursday, September 24th at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. For more information about the Cancer Wellness Center and the resources they provide, visit www.cancerwellness.org.

Daryl Bernard, owner of Genesis Plus HOCL, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how dirty the average indoor air is. Plus, Daryl answers what hypochlorous is, talks about the impact candles have in your home, and more. For more information, visit genesishocl.com.

Introduced in Japan in the late 80s, these were selling out in the US by 1988, with long backorders. By 1997, over 5 million were sold.  This product supported a growing industry of complementary products. At its peak, 25% of homes had one and then…. Poof. Prices dropped, sales dropped, the whole fad dropped. What is it?

Freelance reporter Judith Crown joins Jon Hansen to talk about the privately financed rail proposal that would take you to O’Hare in 15 minutes. Judith shares what tracks would be used, how neighbors feel, and what planners are saying. For more stories by Judith, visit www.chicagobusiness.com.

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal of Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen to talk about moves to make before the end of the year for your 401(k). Plus, the latest news on Social Security.

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