Episodes

  • Financial Future Faking - Mag Mile Retail & Financial Role Models

    Financial Future Faking - Mag Mile Retail & Financial Role Models
    Apr 22 2026
    Tips on spotting so-called “financial fakers” in a relationship, a look at Chicago’s Mag Mile as it continues its comeback, and how to set a strong financial example for your kids.
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    25 mins
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - Financial Future Faking

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - Financial Future Faking
    Apr 22 2026
    So-called “financial future faking” is on the rise in dating. It’s when a person - often already in a relationship - lies or exaggerates their financial stability to lock in a partner long term. Chris Everett, fiduciary financial planner and president of Everett Wealth Solutions in Forest Park, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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    6 mins
  • Negotiate Tuition - Hotels & Big Event Travel

    Negotiate Tuition - Hotels & Big Event Travel
    Apr 21 2026
    College costs are soaring—but families can often negotiate what they actually pay for tuition. Booking a hotel online can feel hit or miss, but with the right approach, you can avoid surprises. And tips to ease the stress of attending a festival, concert, major sporting event, or convention.
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    25 mins
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - Negotiate Tuition

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - Negotiate Tuition
    Apr 21 2026
    College costs are soaring - but families can negotiate tuition. One call could save thousands - every dollar avoided in loans matters, and most students don’t pay full sticker price. Ed Gjertsen, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Engage Wealth Group in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with key advice.
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    6 mins
  • Week Ahead - White Sox & Keeping Up with the Joneses

    Week Ahead - White Sox & Keeping Up with the Joneses
    Apr 20 2026
    A look at the busy week ahead on Wall Street, the latest on the White Sox’s search for a new stadium site, and how to avoid becoming a financial victim of “keeping up with the Joneses.”
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    27 mins
  • WBBM Noon Business Hour - Keeping Up with the Joneses

    WBBM Noon Business Hour - Keeping Up with the Joneses
    Apr 20 2026
    Keeping up with the Joneses can be tough - especially for kids and young couples - so focus on your own goals, not your neighbors’ lifestyle. Shari Greco Reiches, Regional Director at EP Wealth here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with advice on how to navigate it all.
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    5 mins
  • Markets Surge Higher - Record Store Day & Girl and the Kitchen

    Markets Surge Higher - Record Store Day & Girl and the Kitchen
    Apr 17 2026
    Stocks are surging as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz completely open, Record Store Day returns this weekend as vinyl’s resurgence grows - and we check in with a woman who’s turned her private chef business into a lifestyle mentorship brand.
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    25 mins
  • Kids Phones - Spirit Airlines & Phone Proof Retirement

    Kids Phones - Spirit Airlines & Phone Proof Retirement
    Apr 16 2026
    We’re looking at when kids should get their first phone. There are also reports that Spirit Airlines may be in serious trouble - even facing liquidation - raising questions about how passengers can protect their tickets and avoid being stranded. And older adults now spend more time on screens than any other age group, which is why it may be a good idea to phone-proof your life before retiring.
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    28 mins