Taxpayers Now Can Opt To Delay Payment of Child Credit

Want to get this year's boosted and revamped child tax credit all at tax time instead of as monthly payments? An IRS tool launched Tuesday lets you pick.

THE BALANCE MORTGAGE CALCULATOR

How Much Home Can You Afford?

Monthly mortgage payments depend on your home price, down payment, and more. This mortgage calculator makes it easy to get a sense of what you can afford.

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Medicaid Enrollment Jumps During Pandemic

Enrollment in Medicaid, a government health insurance program for the vulnerable, surged in the first 11 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, as illustrated in this chart.

What Is the Difference Between Gross Income and Net Income?

The difference between gross and net income is important for many reasons, especially during tax season. Find out what you should know about both to understand your own.

Despite Appearances, Home Sales Fizzle, Not Sizzle

4 - That's how many months the volume of home sales has now declined, a sign that rampant demand has its limits.

Way Behind on Retirement Saving? Here's How to Catch Up

Don't have enough saved for retirement? There are ways to catch up. Learn what to do if you're getting close to retirement age and need to play catch-up.

Mortgage Rates & Trends, June 22, 2021

Interest rates for both 15-year and 30-year mortgages were unchanged, while rates for other types of home loans resisted a clear pattern, moving in opposite directions.