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Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about Air Canada canceling flights to the U.S due to low demand, if AI spending will translate into profits, the broadening of the stock market and why that’s good news, if he expects a Fed rate hike before the end […]

Segment 1: Brian Ferguson, Executive Vice President of Metropolitan Fire Protection, joins John to talk about October being fire safety month, what their business does, how sprinklers typically work, their fire alarm division that they started a few years ago, how often you should have an existing system tested, and how business is going right […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why you should review your Medicare coverage, what else you need to know about Open Enrollment, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the Atlanta Fed’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor revealing that housing is less affordable today than it has been for most of the past 20 years. Michael also talks about rising oil prices and the chances of a recession. Segment […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about crime and the impact on businesses and your wallet. Ilyce also talks about AI and what you can do to make sure you and your money are safe. Segment 2: Arnav Dalmia, Founder […]

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about stubborn inflation data, how gas and energy costs are impacting inflation data, how he’s feeling about the market performance overall, the concern that consumers have about higher costs, what he expects the Fed to do with interest rates, what he’s […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the start of Medicare Open Enrollment, why the stock market is rising today, the concern over the AI industry, the way a relatively few number of stocks are boosting the market, how the Fed might combat inflation, if she expects another interest rate hike […]

Segment 1: Thom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs are continuing to impact small businesses. Segment 3: Katie Anderson-Tedder, Co-owner, Anderson’s Candy Shop, joins John Williams […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what a good manager does after an employee has a bad day, and what you need to do when you are looking for a new job that will make you stand out from the competition. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about two big takeaways from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America’s annual convention started this morning in Chicago, and what you should know about Medicare Open Enrollment this year. Segment 2: Matt Adams, principal […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the unsurprising consumer sentiment data, the lingering inflation concerns, what areas of the stock market he’s bullish on, the volatility of the price of oil, and if he expects a relief rally after the midterm elections. Segment 2: […]

Segment 1: Jacque Fucilla, Senior Arboretum Store Manager, The Morton Arboretum, tells John everything you should know about the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch! Segment 2: Benjamin Shimkus, Business News Reporter at Business Insider, joins John Williams to talk about Amazon’s new ‘About You’ feature. Segment 3: Phillip Shaw, Wealth Advisor and Founder, August Financial Planning, […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the markets have been performing this week, why October is typically a down month, if he expects a Santa Claus rally, the economy continuing to be strong, how moving parts of the economy are confusing investors, why now might […]

Segment 1: Derek Walsh, local hiring and consulting expert, Robert Half, joins John Williams to break down Robert Half 2027’s Salary Guide. What are the salary trends in Chicago? Segment 2: Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer at Choose Chicago, tells John why Chicago was just named the Best Big City in the U.S. for a historic […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about Illinois ranking 41st in creating the most job opportunities, Mortgage rates passing 7.26% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan, and a new study on student loan payments. Segment 2: Captain Kat Miller, First Lady Cruises, […]