WSJ Your Money Matters

As more employees work remotely or take on a hybrid schedule, more states are implementing tax rules that address workers who live in one state or jurisdiction while their company's office is in another. Our week of special tax-focused episodes continues with WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joining host J.R. Whalen to discuss what taxpayers need to know as they prepare their tax returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation rising at a pace not seen in 40 years will affect myriad areas of your finances. But it will also factor into your tax return, including how much tax you pay and how much you can save in tax-friendly accounts like an IRA. Tax reporter Richard Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to kick off our week-long series on important tax issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After boosting the tips they gave to service personnel during the early days of the pandemic, many Americans have pulled back on how much gratuity they add to their bill. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why tipping has come down, as well as where tipping amounts are staying high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mobile carriers, device makers and phone resellers will pay you for your retired smartphone. The WSJ's Shara Tibken joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to find the right deal and get the best trade-in value for your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interest rates are expected to climb throughout this year and potentially into 2023. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how consumers can get ahead of rising rates now by paying down their debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As LinkedIn grows in popularity among college students, many approach it as they do other social-media sites such as Facebook or Instagram. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by CeCe Hawley, who is hoping to master LinkedIn, and WSJ Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon, who shares experts' advice for making your profile stand out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nation's largest credit-reporting firms plan to strip tens of billions of dollars in medical debt from consumers’ credit reports. WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are doing it, and how the move will affect people's credit scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is at a 40-year high, and that has more consumers thinking twice before making big purchases. WSJ retail reporter Suzanne Kapner joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss the kinds of things consumers are (and aren’t) willing to pay more for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve said it plans to raise interest rates by 0.25%, the first such increase in four years. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the rate increase could affect consumers' finances, such as mortgage rates and student loans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After more workers than expected retired during the pandemic, more companies are offering older workers the opportunity to phase into retirement while still remaining on the payroll. The WSJ's Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits of such programs for both companies and workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices