The Kohler Group at Coldwell Banker Realty‘s Kari Kohler joins Jon Hansen to discuss renovation trends helping homeowners sell their homes. From kitchen to bathroom renovations that will make your home stand out, Kari and Jon talk about simple upgrades that can make a difference in your home.

Peter Greenberg, “Eye on Travel” host and CBS News travel editor, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what travelers can expect this summer. Peter talks about companies overbooking flights, O’Hare Airport needing an international terminal, and his recommendations for where to travel this summer.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different topic surrounding finances on Your Money Matters. In this episode, Sophia Yudkowsky, Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen to discuss key financial planning ideas. Sophia gives the five key topics couples should discuss for a strong financial future.

Jon Hansen is joined by Evan Summers, Village Manager of Bensenville, to discuss why Bensenville is a great place to work and start a business. From access to transportation, economic development programs, and waiving the state sales tax for business owners, Evan and Jon discuss why you should do business in Bensenville.

On this airing of Your Money Matters hosted by Jon Hansen:

Jon is joined by Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Leigh Giangreco to discuss the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act in the latest Illinois budget. Leigh breaks down the fee, how it would be used at retailers, and why credit card companies are upset about it.

Plus, WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe also joins Jon to discuss consumer sentiment from their latest index report. Cassandra and Jon discuss how consumers feel about buying a home, cars, and credit score security.

If you’re a parent of two kids, the cost of childcare is now more than rent in every state in the U.S.. Katie Notopoulos, Senior Correspondent covering technology and culture at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to break down the numbers.

Check out the full story on Business Insider here: www.businessinsider.com

Host of Your Money Matters Jon Hansen is joined by Brandon Harwell, Founding Partner at BCH Wealth Management, to discuss taxes and how to include them in your financial plans. Brandon says to assume that taxes won’t decrease and chats with Jon about property taxes, refinancing, and more!

For more information, visit bchwealth.com

Kathleen Elkins joins Jon to talk about the FIRE movement (Financial independence and retiring early) and how some people who achieved their goals are actually missing work

Brandon Harwell from BCH Wealth joins Jon to talk about how a president getting elected might affect the economy and how people preparing for retirement might have to adjust accordingly

Lindsay Schwimer joins Jon to talk about the upcoming Memorial Day traveling numbers and what to expect if you are traveling this coming holiday.