Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss a report saying nearly 1 in 4 workers in the US feel like they can’t leave their jobs for fear of losing their health insurance. They also discuss Taco Bell’s efforts to bring business back post-parasite. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss retirement planning and why you shouldn’t be focused on hitting a “magic number” before retirement. Tim explains income planning and readjusts the questions people should be asking themselves when saving for retirement. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Center Guard Plumbing’s Mike Epping joins the show to answer listener questions about water temperature issues, leaks, and more! Go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883 to learn about what Center Guard can do for you.

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny breaks down where the housing market stands at the halfway point of 2026 and where we can expect it to evolve before the end of the year.

This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: Waukegan to College. Jon Hansen shares how Waukegan to College helps more and more children be best prepared for college and future careers.

To learn more about how BCU can help you with your banking, visit www.bcu.org.

Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about how the smoke from the Canadian wildfires has impacted crop growth in the States, updates on the 2026 Farm Bill, and discuss why you’re seeing more planes, helicopters and drones in the fields.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Jon Hansen to discuss an EV that will run errands for you. Plus, BMW car recalls and more.

Dr. Bal Nandra, Founder and Medical Director of IV Solutions and Ketamine Centers of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Transform RX. Dr. Bal Nandra answers questions about side effects and muscle loss, and Jon gives listeners an update on how his health journey is going. For more information, call 844-9-NEWYOU.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. The duo talks about promotions, severance pay, and arguments with your boss. To learn more about how Patrick can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit contidolanlaw.com.

The Evans Scholars Invitational returns from July 23–26 at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois. Chris Montagano, Tournament Director of the Evans Scholars Invitational, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the event and what attendees can expect. From yoga on the green to a family fun day, the Invitational will be full of activities for a great weekend of golf. This year, you can get complimentary admission thanks to BCU, your community credit union. All proceeds from the championship will benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides full tuition and housing scholarships for deserving caddies. For more information, please visit their website at esinvitational.com.