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Hi, . Here are your Articles for January 19, 2026.
IRS Guidance Addresses New Deductions for Tips and Overtime

Recent tax law changes allow workers who receive tips or earn overtime pay to claim federal income tax deductions for such income on their 2025 tax returns. But the rules are complex, and some number-crunching may be required. Here's a detailed overview of both tax breaks.

2026 Charitable Deduction Rules: Obstacles and Opportunities

Recent tax law changes have reconfigured whether and how individuals can claim federal income tax deductions for charitable giving in 2026. Here's a look at the updated rules and some strategies that taxpayers may be able to use to reap tax benefits while complying with IRS requirements.

Seven Financial Questions That College Graduates Should Ask Themselves

Have diploma, will travel! Hey that's great, but where are you going and who's going to pay the bills? Reality can set in rather quickly when college graduates look beyond syllabi and soirees to landing a job, finding a place to live, buying insurance and even funding their long-off retirement. This article poses seven questions that grads should ask themselves as they venture forth into the wide, wide world.

Like Butter? The Pros and Cons of Credit Card Churning

Churning may sound like something that happens only on a farm, but it happens in the world of personal finance as well. More specifically, credit card churning is the practice of intentionally and repeatedly opening and closing different credit cards to take advantage of sign-up bonuses, cash back rewards or other incentives. As this article explains, it's a high-risk endeavor that may pay off but could also result in financial troubles.

Are Municipal Bonds Right for You?

If you're in a high tax bracket, you may be interested in municipal bonds, since the interest from these investments is generally tax-free from federal tax and possibly state tax too. However, before you invest, it's important to understand the risks, as well as the potential benefit. Here are some considerations, as well as the basic tax rules.

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