Check it out before you throw it out with Americash! Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners talk about their prohibition items, old portable mahjong games, and vintage cameras.

Talia Soglin, reporter at the Chicago Tribune, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the many questions and feasibility of the city of Chicago possibly opening a city-owned grocery store. However, many obstacles emerge as Chicago tries to become the first major U.S. city to do so.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act. It guarantees twelve workweeks of leave in a 12-month period and Jon and Patrick break down what it covers and who qualifies.

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On this airing of Your Money Matters:

Segment 1: David Hochberg is Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of Home Sweet Home. He joins Jon Hansen to talk about home rates and what homeowners in Illinois can expect with their mortgages.

Segment 2: Abha Bhattarai, Economics Correspondent for The Washington Post joins to talk about how Americans are sizing down for their weddings. From smaller guests lists to spending on bigger purchases, Abha and Jon talk about this and more! Plus, how the wedding industry is being impacted.

Segment 3: Claire Malon, Content Editor & Data Reporter for The Chicago Tribune joins to discuss the Chicago rental market.

There’s a lot to be anxious about, but the market has always been resilient. Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon Hansen to discuss the worries of investing and more!

Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to discuss China’s electric vehicle maker BYD’s interest in joining the Canadian automotive market and Canada’s possible taxation on imported vehicles from China. Tom also mentions that people should not limit themselves to American-made vehicles because of the lower costs of electric vehicles from China and the environmental benefits of electricity over gasoline.

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen is joined by Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Illinois Better Business Bureau, to talk about the BBB’s purpose in helping consumers make smart decisions when doing business with companies. Steve details key features of the BBB, such as filing a complaint, giving a review, and how to get accredited with the Better Business Bureau.

Steven Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the services at GLCU. Steve talks about Olive, their call center bot, who assists with banking inquiries, answering questions 24/7. The two also talk about how technology has helped better serve their communities. For more information, visit www.glcu.org.

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, fills in for Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters.

Segment 1: Chip Lupo of Wallethub talks about their latest survey about back-to-school spending. 3 in 4 parents believe that schools ask them to buy too much during the back-to-school season.

Segment 2: Ilyce talks about back-to-school savings and how some parents are willing to go into debt for purchases.

Segment 3: Sarah Foster, Analyst at Bankrate talks about how more than a third of workers are living paycheck to paycheck.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow Equity Management to discuss a different topic surrounding finances. In this episode, CIO and Senior Managing Director Leo Harmon joins Jon to talk about stagflation.