Money Sense

Tune in as Ellenbecker Investment Group Wealth Advisors share their unique financial perspective while interviewing local and global economists, attorneys, book authors, tax professionals and other interesting guests. Money Sense airs each Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 12pm on WISN AM 1130. For over two and half decades, Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group (EIG), has combined her financial planning expertise with a wide array of education from special guests. Each week, Karen and the EIG Wealth Advisors share their unique financial perspective as they interview local and global economists, attorneys, tax professionals and other interesting guests.

Pushing To The Front

Kristina Schnuckel, EIG Wealth Advisor & Director of Client Experience, sits down with Melissa Whitaker, Author, CEO & Founder of Melissa Whitaker International, to discuss how to position your company to become unstoppable. 

11-10
40:32

Guidance Through a Dementia Diagnosis

Tammy Niemann, EIG Wealth Advisor, sits down with Dr. Macie Smith, Author & Licensed Social Worker, and Jenny Wagner, Elder Care Consultant & Co-Owner of Vesta Senior Network to discuss supportive options for families caring for a loved one with dementia.

10-27
46:02

Insurance

Join Kristina Schnuckel, Wealth Advisor and Director of Client Experience at EIG, as she talks with Kim & MK Acheson, The Acheson Group at Robertson Ryan Insurance about property & casualty insurance.

10-26
44:35

Risk & Return

Join Jamie Williams, Wealth Advisor at EIG as he talks with Barry Mendelson, CEO of Capitol Market Consultants, about aspects of investing relating to risk and return in a range of assets. They also share an overview of the markets as we move into the fourth quarter.  

10-13
42:59

How to Not Ruin Your Kids with Money

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, sits down with Mark Shiller, Attorney & Author, to discuss strategies and concepts about engaging your kids in finances so they develop a healthy and responsible relationship with money, a positive work ethic and value of gratitude.  

10-12
44:50

Tax Talk Election Edition

Join the EIG tax team as they explore tax proposals for each presidential candidate while embracing an eventual sunset of current tax law as we know it.

09-29
41:31

Medicare - 2024

Join Jean Range, Senior Wealth Advisor at EIG, as she talks with Jim Larson, licensed insurance agent & producer at HealthMarkets, about how to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare coverage. 

09-15
45:33

Pillows with Wings

Jill Economou, EIG Director of Community Relations, guest hosts Money Sense to have a discussion with Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor, about the impact of Pillows with Wings to area children.

09-14
45:30

Market Cycle Monitor & Forecast

Jamie Williams, EIG Wealth Advisor, sits down with Dr. Glenn Mueller, Professor at Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management, University of Denver to discuss the current state of real estate markets.

09-01
45:21

Importance of Boards

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Karen Hung, Founder & CEO of Silver Rock Consulting, to discuss how boards play an essential role in organizations.  

08-18
45:30

Bond Market

Join Jamie Williams, Wealth Advisor at EIG, as he talks with Dick Schiller, CFA, CPA of Pavlic Investment Advisors, Inc. about the current trends in the bond market.    

08-17
44:00

Family Caregiving & Dementia Cruise

Join Karen Ellenbecker, Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor at EIG, as she talks with Annalee Krueger, President/Owner of Care Right Inc. about family caregiving dynamics and an upcoming cruise for families caring for a loved one with dementia.    

08-04
44:39

Funeral Planning

Karen Ellenbecker, EIG Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor, sits down with Mark Reiss, Owner/President & Licensed Funeral Director at Heritage Funeral Home to discuss funeral planning options including preplanning, prefunding, and funeral trusts.    

08-03
45:45

Energy Costs

Heather Deaton, Wealth Advisor at EIG, talks with Tom Content, Executive Director at Citizens Utility Board of WI, about the proposed WE Energy price increases, ways to save on utility bills, and the importance of advocacy for residents and small businesses.

07-21
44:12

How to Spend Your 529

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, sits down with Khaleel Ali, Senior Education Savings Consultant at Edvest, to discuss 529 college savings plans and eligible expense options.

07-20
43:25

Retirement Panel

Listen to hear Jean Range, Senior Wealth Advisor at EIG, talk with two retirees, Mike Tetkoski & Jerry Kirkland, about their personal experiences on the journey from work to retirement.

07-07
43:43

Planning Your Final Wishes

Heather Deaton, EIG Wealth Advisor, sits down with Shantell Riley, end-of-life doula, certified grief counselor and founder of Dignity With Departure LLC, to discuss how to have family conversations about your final wishes.  

07-06
44:38

Investing in U.S. Financial History

Listen to hear Jamie Williams, Wealth Advisor at EIG, talk with Mark J. Higgins, Author & Financial Historian, about the history of investing and some of the biggest lessons we’ve learned along the way.  

06-23
44:58

Discover EIG Tax

Sandra Geisler, Director of Tax Planning at EIG, sits down with her team to discuss the benefits of year-round tax planning beyond year-end preparations, and they give a glimpse at tax law changes on the horizon.    

06-22
42:31

The Leadership Conversation

Listen to hear Cara Olson, Chief People Officer at EIG, talk with Rose Fass, Author & Founder of Fassforward Consulting Group, about finding the right talent and developing strong leaders.

06-09
45:31

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