Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan discusses their new Clean Energy Incubator Program and how individuals can get involved.
Jake Mickley of Hanford Tech also joins them to share how Innovation DuPage has helped his business and how his company utilizes sensors to assist people. If you’re interested in any of the programs Innovation DuPage offers, visit www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information.

Ralph Exton, Executive Director for the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, joins Your Money Matters. Ralph shares how Chicago is the definition of a water city, the innovations between water and AI, and more. It kicks off September 27th at McCormick Place. For more information, visit www.weftec.org.

Business Insider’s Tech Correspondent Charles Rollet joins Jon Hansen to discuss the new H-1B visa fee. Charles shares the clarifications made by the White House, discusses the panic that was raised, and explains who will be impacted by the costs.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum, to discuss 529s. She breaks down their flexibility and how to use them. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Brian Hoogeveen, ‘The Cash Man’ from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners call in to ask about posters of The Beatles, stadium seats, and signed prints. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit TopCashBuyer.Com or call/text 630-969-9600.

Tin Can CEO Chet Kittleston, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how his company is providing kids with a screen-free calling experience to connect with their friends. Tin Can is a landline for kids that parents control. Chet shares the features of Tin Can and talks about why he started the company. For more information, visit tincan.kids.

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig talks about the Fed rate cut, what we can expect from the economy, and more! Visit GetRetiredStayRetired.com for more information.

Dr. Cynthia Paidipati from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joins Jon Hansen to discuss their Out of the Darkness Walk. Dr Paidipati shares their mission, their community programs, and talks about how they provide support to people who have lost others to suicide. She also shares resources that people can use if they are in a crisis or struggling.

To register for the walk, visit afspwalks.donordrive.com/Chicago. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call or text the U.S. National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

WGN is a proud supporter of AFSP and the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk. Join the walk on Saturday, September 27, at 9:00 a.m. at Montrose Harbor.

Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss home deeds and taxes. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300 for a free consultation.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. This week, Jon Hansen is joined by Jennifer Rosenblum to discuss Trump Accounts: IRAs for babies. Jennifer explains when contributions can be made, the starting qualification date, and the investment requirements.