Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen to discuss wealth transfers to the next generation. The two also discuss parents enjoying their retirement and not leaving money behind for their kids.

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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 Sam Rose, Founder of RoseBud Ice Cream, to discuss RoseBud’s soft serve ice cream in portable pouches. Sam shares how his experience working in an ice cream shop and his education have helped him on his journey. Sam also talks about how you’re also supporting dairy farmers when you support his business. To learn more about RoseBud Ice Cream, visit rosebudicecream.com.

If you’re interested in any of the programs Innovation DuPage offers, visit www.innovationdupage.org/programs for more information.

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss life insurance. Tim explains how it can be complicated to figure out, but he outlines which types of insurance are best for your situation. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Brandon Ewing, Director, Community Retail Branches at BCU, joins Jon to discuss BCU’s history, mission, and growth as a member-owned credit union. Brandon shares how BCU supports members through every stage of life; whether you’re a teen opening an account or you’re purchasing your first home, BCU can help you.

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny shares his journey in real estate and tells the story of a couple whose lives changed after an accident and how Lenny helped them find a home. For more information, visit lennyfeil.com or call 708-870-0514.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different finance-related topic. In this episode, Sumit Desai, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, joins Jon to discuss high inflation, the widening wealth gap, and whether the AI boom will end like the dot-com bubble. Plus, how Mesirow builds toolkits for its advisors that help clients with their investing strategies. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com. 

Faran Krentcil, Business of Fashion columnist and founder of fashionista.com, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters, to discuss fashion trends that are recession indicators. Plus, the brands that are ready to step up for Taylor Swift’s wedding. To stay up to date on everything fashion, follow Faran on www.hifaran.com or Instagram @farankrentcil

Certified fraud examiner, Professor at Governors State University, and expert on all things fraud, William Kresse, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest scams. From job offers and text messages to fake party invites, fraud never sleeps.

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.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to break down Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest batch of bills from new environmental standards to expanded in-state tuition access and consumer protections and what they mean for Illinois residents. To read more of Ben’s reporting, visit https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/