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Long-term gains (held over a year) are taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, depending on your income. And if you have investments that have lost value, you can sell those to offset gains. It’s called tax-loss ...

Sometimes people hold on to permanent life insurance after their financial needs have changed. Advisors can help them assess what to do.

Key takeaways Refinancing a home equity loan can lower monthly payments and lengthen or shorten your loan term. Drawbacks to refinancing a home equity loan include prepayment penalties and closing ...

Low-income discounts on New York health insurance People with lower incomes can get discounts on plans from NY State of Health. These discounts are called subsidies, and they can make your insurance ...