In this special one-hour season finale of In the Money, the show welcomes back its live studio audience and DJ for "Ask the Experts," an interactive session in which a panel fields audience questions across a wide range of personal finance topics.

In this episode of In the Money, host Tamara Dervin examines how families can stay financially afloat amid the rising cost of living. Chef Shawanna Kennedy offers practical ways to manage rising food costs, Chicago Realtor Cassandra Sneed outlines what renters and homebuyers should know, and Certified Financial Planner James Brewer of Envision Wealth Planning shares strategies to protect household budgets. Ben Jorgens also returns with a new installment of Money Matters.

In this episode of In the Money, host Tamara Dervin speaks with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs about the real costs of college and how families can prepare. Ben Jorgens also returns with a new installment of Money Matters.

In this episode of In The Money, host Tamara Dervin explores the realities of entrepreneurship with Jamhal Johnson of Moors Brewing Co. and Pierre Dunagan of the IL SBDC, examining the risks, rewards, and how to determine if business ownership is the right path. Ben Joergens of Old National Bank returns with a new Money Matters segment.

In this episode of In The Money, host Tamara Dervin addresses retirement and estate planning with Certified Financial Planner Tim Obendorf and Attorney Ted London, covering preparation strategies for retirement at any stage and protecting one's legacy. Old National Bank's Ben Joergens returns with a new installment of Money Matters.