Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the latest trending car news. If you’re looking to increase the power of your electric car, VW is charging some customers for it. Tom also talks about how more customers are cancelling their Uber rides for Waymo self-driving taxis. Plus, Tom also answers listener questions.

You can find more car news from Tom Appel by visiting consumerguide.com.

Lori Carnahan, Deputy Director, Behavioral Health at DCHD, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the opening of their Crisis Recovery Center. Lori shares what services will be offered when the center opens, their mental health care, and how they offer financial support for those who need it. For more information about the DuPage Crisis Recovery Center, visit www.dupagecrc.org or call (630) 627-1700.

North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event is making its return to McCormick Place in Chicago. Mark Hoper, Senior VP at the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what people can expect from the event. Mark talks about how attendees will be able to compare equipment, vendors, and more! The event is from September 8th to 11th.

Are you interested in attending the event? Register here: www.xpressreg.net/register

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig talks about the call for the Fed to lower interest rates and the unemployment numbers. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Kathleen Peddicord, contributor at Forbes, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the many places in the world that people can go to retire and live a comfortable life. Kathleen also talks about why more people don’t retire outside of the US and how you can still stay connected and enrich your life by doing so.

On this airing of Your Money Matters:

Segment 1: Real Estate Attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins Jon Hansen to discuss debt on a title that people are unaware of. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you with, go to schlueterlawoffice.com or call 1-630-285-5300.

Segment 2: Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com Greg McBride joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the July 2025 Consumer Price Index.

Forbes writer and tax attorney Kelly Phillips Erb joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest proposed changes from the Social Security Administration. Kelly talks about how the administration is proposing that people go online and get a one-time code to obtain things like a benefit verification letter, a tax statement, or a replacement Form 1099. Jon and Kelly share how this change might be intimidating for many users and what the alternatives would be.

It’s a Mesirow Monday! Every week, a specialist from Mesirow Wealth Management joins Jon Hansen to discuss a different financial topic. This week, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Dr. Gregg Lunceford joins Jon to discuss why Gen Z and millennials are getting married later in their lives in comparison to other generations. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Aki Ito, Chief Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the memo sent to AT&T’s employees from its CEO John Stankey. Aki breaks down the psychological contract in a workplace and the language used in the memo.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Listeners call in to ask about autographed baseballs, cards, and other collectibles to see if they are worth big bucks. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.