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	Podcast:		Wintrust Business Lunch
	Episode:		Noon Business Lunch 4/30/26: Financial goals, shrinking benefits, tech gadgets
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:00:00
	Publish Date:		2026-04-30 20:24:33
	Description:		Segment 1: Derik Farrar, head of Everyday Banking and Borrowing at U.S. Bank, tells John about new data that shows two in three Americans say they’re currently delaying at least one major financial milestone, but still are finding ways to adapt their plans to stay focused on long-term goals. Derik explains why consumer confidence remains strong and how he’s helping customers reach their financial goals. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, joins John to give us his review of two new products: Viture Beast glasses and Valve’s Steam Controller. Scott also tell John why the state of gadgets is so weird right now. Segment 3: Sarah E. Needleman, Leadership & Workplace Correspondent at Business Insider, joins John Williams to talk about how companies are trimming even the most prized benefits. Segment 4: Ryan Easter, Executive Manager at Bob Jass Chevrolet, joins John Williams to talk about their family-owned dealership, how business has been going in the rapid growing area, the strength of working in a small town, if it’s necessary to keep as many cars on the lot, the benefits of being in Kane County, his forecast for EV’s, and the hottest selling vehicles at the dealership right now. Recent Posts Noon Business Lunch Financial goals, shrinking benefits, tech gadgets Terry Savage: How to make retirement income last New job tips, resilient consumer, fragile labor market Tom Fortino: Why the market seems impervious to turmoil AI fueling fraud, debt crisis, Rivian R2, POW! Gym Click for more
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