Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank , joins John to talk about why the market remains volatile, the reaction of the market to President Trump’s speech last night, tax refunds helping consumers, why it’s an opportunity for investors to take advantage of the broadening market, and his overall opinion on the strength of the economy for 2026. Segment 2: Patrick Talty, CEO, Indiana Sports Corp , talks to John about what their organization does, what it takes to bring...
Apr 02, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why the market is starting the month on a positive note, why she is urging investors not to panic, and the importance of planning and revising your exposure to the market. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8071191/4-1-26_Noon_Business_Lunch_Terry_Savage_market_performance_panic_investing_revising_market_exposure_2026-04-01-183331.128.mp3 More with...
Apr 01, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel , job expert and founder of LaSalle Network , joins John to talk about the difficulty college graduates are having finding a new job. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss , President, Seyfarth at Work , joins John to talk about salary growth cooling and the clear shift in the trajectory of wage growth over the last few years. Segment 3: Faron Daugs , CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group , joins John to talk about why the market is soaring today, when he thinks the ma...
Mar 31, 2026
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink , owner of Think Glink Media , joins John Williams to talk about Cook County property taxes growing at twice the rate of inflation over the past three decades, Illinois residents paying lower than average commission rates to sell their homes, what we should know about current mortgage rates, and why the stock market continues to struggle. Segment 2: Amanda Hoover , Senior Correspondent, Business Insider , tells John Williams about how the AI-driven rise in freelance work i...
Mar 30, 2026
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos , Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners , joins John Williams to talk about the uncertainty in the market, how he hasn’t seen any economic data that would mean a recession is looming, when he thinks we might fully recover from the war in Iran, if he thinks the Fed is making the right policy decisions, why he expects more rate cuts at the end of the year, and what he’s telling investors right now. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive ...
Mar 27, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Fortino , Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “ The Alpha Wealth Hour ” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the market whipsaw, the fundamentals of the market still being strong, why he doesn’t see an interest rate hike coming, if there he thinks the market will bounce back once the war in Iran ends, and how much people make on social security. Segment 2: Scott Stein , Editor at Large, CNET , tells John about the Federal Communications Commission bann...
Mar 26, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets being down nearly 8% for the year right now, what to do with your estate plans if you are alone , and to answer all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8058072/3-25-26_Terry_Savage_Noon_Business_Lunch_stock_market_down_gold_estate_plans_answer_financial_questions_2026-03-25-181612.128.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts Noon Business Lunch Terry Savage: So...
Mar 25, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel , job expert and founder of LaSalle Network , joins John to talk about a new study that found workers who were most impressed by corporate speak don’t perform as well in their jobs. Segment 2: Phillip Shaw , CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group , joins John Williams to talk about the market volatility over the last couple of weeks, the broadening of the market in general, the importance of a diversified portfolio, his concerns about private credit, why he would be...
Mar 24, 2026
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink , owner of Think Glink Media , joins John Williams to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on jet fuel prices, what this will mean for the price of airfare, what you should do if you think you have been a victim of a scam, and the money behind March Madness . Segment 2: Jim Dallke , Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative , tells John about Uber investing over $1B in Rivian to help build out a robotaxi fleet, Northwestern getting $25M to turn univer...
Mar 23, 2026
Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about why the markets are down again, if he believes the Fed will raise interest rates, why the Fed would consider raising rates, the environment creating a tremendous buying opportunity, what’s going on with oil prices, if he’s worried about a recession right now, when he’s expecting another market rally, and what he’s telling investors right now. Segment 2: Sheila Weinberg, Founder and CEO...
Mar 20, 2026
Segment 1: Jack Ablin , Founding Partner & Chief Investment Strategist, Cresset Capital , talks to John about high energy prices, the Fed’s decision on keeping interest rates steady, and how companies are using AI to layoff employees. Segment 2: Scott Stein , Editor at Large, CNET , tells John everything about what he saw at SXSW . Segment 3: Chris Balke, Owner, All City Brick Staining , talks to John about their business and how they help customers transform and revitalize brick surfaces wi...
Mar 19, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the unexpected Producer Price Index reading, the market not making big headlines, why it could be time to rebalance your portfolio, and why the Fed can’t cut interest rates. Terry also answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8043136/3-18-26_Terry_Savage_Producer_Price_Index_inflation_Fed_interest_rates_volatile_market_2026-03-18-184136.128.mp3 More with Terry Sava...
Mar 18, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel , job expert and founder of LaSalle Network , joins John to explain why Gen Z wants to work in the office. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss , President, Seyfarth at Work , joins John to talk about why 2026 is seeing a surge in individuals choosing to start their own businesses. Segment 3: Michael Miller , Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the war in Iran and its impact on prices and the economy,...
Mar 17, 2026
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink , owner of Think Glink Media , joins John Williams to talk about the war in Iran, how the war is impacting the price of oil, and what to know about the U.S. Senate passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Segment 2: Jim Dallke , Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative , tells John about Chicago startup Chowbus raising $81M as it evolves beyond a food delivery startup to a restaurant services business, and Yourco raising $6M to build a workplace com...
Mar 16, 2026
Segment 1: Faron Daugs , CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group , joins John to talk about the war in Iran and how it’s impacting the economy and stock market, what the Fed will do with interest rates, and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, talks to John about why now is a good time to buy a new TV, a pizza oven that will help get you through March Madness, and the Abt Bracket Challenge ! Carl also t...
Mar 13, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank , joins John to talk about how the war in Iran is moving markets, how high energy prices impact consumers in the U.S., and what he is telling clients about their portfolios during this market volatility. Segment 2: Scott Stein , Editor at Large, CNET , tells John about all the things he’s excited to see at SXSW this year. Will AI be the talk of the town again? Segment 3: Mitch Lyons, founder of Mitch Lyons Wealth , joins John ...
Mar 12, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets being uncertain about Iran, a benign CPI report released this morning, housing simmering down, and the war in Iran having long-term economic consequences. Terry also talks about her recent column on the importance of estate planning and to answer all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8028012/3-11-26_Terry_Savage_Noon_Business_Lunch_CPI_report_inflation_marke...
Mar 11, 2026
Segment 1: Sarah Foster , Economic Analyst, Bankrate , joins John to talk about the rise of financial fraud and what you can do to protect yourself from becoming a victim. Segment 2: Amanda Hoover , Senior Correspondent, Business Insider , tells John Williams about how hiring managers and recruiters are increasingly not relying on candidate resumes to fill vacant jobs. Segment 3: Dennis Rodkin , residential real estate reporter for Crain’s , joins John Williams to talk about a number of his rece...
Mar 10, 2026
Segment 1: Paul Nolte , Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest , joins John to talk about why he’s still bullish on the stock market, the economy being okay overall, the expectation that the war in Iran being relatively short, how inflation is impacting consumers, what the next move by the Fed will be, and what he’s telling investors right now. Segment 2: Jim Dallke , Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative , tells John about Morningstar inking a $5...
Mar 09, 2026
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos , Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners , joins John Williams to talk about the disappointing and surprising job report data, how the attack on Iran is impacting the economy, why we need to pay attention to the price of oil, why he’s still expecting economic growth this year, how the markets are reacting to geopolitical turmoil, what he’s expecting of inflation this year, and the three things he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Kristen Moore, S...
Mar 06, 2026
Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the attack on Iran has impacting the markets, why he’s not concerned about the volatility of the market, when oil prices will come down, what he expects from interest rates, and what he’s telling investors right now. Segment 2: Scott Stein , Editor at Large, CNET , tells John everything to know about the debut of Apple’s budget MacBook Neo. Segment 3: Mark Steber , Chief Tax Office...
Mar 05, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about how the stock market is working its way through the conflict in the Middle East, and what you should know if you are trying to ‘beat the market.’ Oh, and don’t forget you can join Terry (and Bob Sirott) on a trip to Spain! Details are here . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8011813/3-4-26_Noon_Business_Lunch_Terry_Savage_stock_market_Iran_war_beat_the_market_2026-03-04-190313.128.mp3 More with Ter...
Mar 04, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel , job expert and founder of LaSalle Network , joins John to talk about the ‘no hire, no fire’ work environment, the demise of remote work, the impact of AI on the economy and jobs, and how geopolitical uncertainty could be good for the labor market. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss , President, Seyfarth at Work , joins John to talk about how travel budgets are tightening during a time of elevated expenses driven by inflation, higher airfare, and rising hotel rates. Segment 3: Phil...
Mar 03, 2026
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink , owner of Think Glink Media , joins John Williams to talk about the accumulated wealth of the Silent Generation, how the market is reacting to the U.S. attack on Iran, and what’s likely to happen with oil prices. Segment 2: Jim Dallke , Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative , tells John about Chicago startup SpotHero being officially acquired by Uber, Letter AI, an artificial intelligence startup raising $40 million, and Waymo testing their self-driv...
Mar 02, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Fortino , Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group , and host of “ The Alpha Wealth Hour ” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about how the market is reacting to today’s hot inflation report, the impact that next week’s labor report might have on the economy, what is likely to happen at the next Fed meeting, earnings continuing to remain strong, why he’s fairly bullish right now and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive ...
Feb 27, 2026
Segment 1: Mark Hamrick , Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com , joins John Williams to talk about the ‘low fire, lower hire” job market. Mark also tells John what to expect from the next Fed meeting in March. Segment 2: Scott Stein , Editor at Large, CNET , tells John what we can expect from Apple’s new product event happening next week. Segment 3: Flavia Palozzi, Assistant Head Shopkeeper, Timeless Toys , joins John to talk about how tariffs have been impacting ...
Feb 26, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market making a little bounce back after Monday’s losses, the impact of AI on the economy, and why this is a perfect time to look at your market exposure. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7997011/2-25-26_Noon_Business_Lunch_market_bounce_back_AI_and_the_economy_market_exposure_portfolio_2026-02-25-192611.128.mp3 More with Terry Sava...
Feb 25, 2026
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel , job expert and founder of LaSalle Network , joins John to break down the current health of the labor market, the challenge of finding a job right now, what you can do if you lose your job, and how technology has impacted the labor market. Tom also offers some helpful tips if you are looking for a job. Segment 2: Jack Newsham, Correspondent , Business Insider , joins John to talk about the risks involved in using prediction markets . Segment 3: Dr. Priya Freaney , Medical ...
Feb 24, 2026
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink , owner of Think Glink Media , joins John Williams to talk about the state of financial wellness for 2026. Segment 2: Jim Dallke , Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative , tells John about Cameo securing an injunction against OpenAI, and how Chicago-area schools stack up at producing unicorn startup founders. Segment 3: Michael Bempah, Founder of Pinpoint Scholars Foundation and CEO of Pinpoint Precision Engineering , talks to John about his company an...
Feb 23, 2026
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos , Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners , joins John Williams to talk about the mixed reaction from the markets after news on inflation, GDP, and SCOTUS ruling on tariffs, what all the data means for Fed policy moving forward, why expects a volatile year in the markets, the existential retirement crisis in America, and what he’s telling his clients about how they should manage their portfolios. Segment 2: Aki Ito , Chief Correspondent at Business Insider ...
Feb 20, 2026
