Susan Anderson, Director of Marketing and Outreach for the Elburn Chamber of Commerce, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about the hometown of Elburn. Building business and building friendship, Susan talks about what growing businesses would thrive in Elburn.

Knowledge is power, and it’s Financial Literacy Month. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about working towards your financial goals. Plus, the importance of giving yourself grace and how we can all learn something by starting small. For more info, visit republicebank.com.

Chuck Fraelich, President of Tag Outlet, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about their returning tent sale this weekend. Chuck talks about how Tag managed tariffs over the past year and how they strategized to continue sourcing unique pieces for their shop. Plus, Chuck shares the type of brand Tag is creating, what their designers look for, and the process for choosing items that speak to buyers. Shop the tent sale at 3310 North Elston in the parking lot on the corner of Elston & Sacramento—Friday, May 1st  – Sunday, May 3rd from 10 am to 6 pm. For updates, follow Tag Outlet on Facebook www.facebook.com/thetagoutlet/.

Gil Wagner, Operations Manager at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, talks about getting homes ready for the summer heat. Gil answers questions about putting filters in vents, having upper-level exhaust fans, and more! Listeners call in to ‘Ask the HVAC expert.’ For more information on Doornbos, visit doornbos.com. Mention WGN Radio, and you’ll get $50 off your Spring A/C tune-up and cleaning!

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss IRAs and how converting now can help reduce the size of your traditional IRA, which in turn lowers your required minimum distributions later. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss why back-to-back closings might not benefit you. Dave shares what the alternative is and why it might work better for the buyer and seller. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Tim Fernholz, Senior Reporter, TechCrunch, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how Meta is investing in solar farms and is now looking to use satellites in space to get more power. Tim talks about how the process will work, how safe it will be, and the future of solar power.

Should you have a death plan? What important information should you leave for your family members to prepare them for your passing? Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Gregg shares how you should leave your family with the right plan and information upon your passing. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

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. They are joined by Noah Wrodarczyk of Roam Travel. Seventeen-year-old Noah won an Innovation DuPage pitch contest, where emerging entrepreneurs pitch their most promising business ideas to a panel of industry judges. The Roam Link is a compact luggage strap that secures your backpack, duffel bag, and other personal items to your carry-on. No more juggling your bags and your luggage, keep everything in one place and travel with ease. You can purchase the Roam Link here: roamtravel.us/products/roam-link.

Register for the upcoming pitch contest by visiting www.innovationdupage.org/events. If you’re interested in any of the programs Innovation DuPage offers, visit www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information.

Jack Nick, SVP/Marketing and eCommerce Director at Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the importance of having an emergency fund and how to decide where to invest your money. The duo also discusses adding money to your retirement vs adding to your child’s college fund. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com.