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February 08, 2012 @ 08:31 AM

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Rebecca Harper

Hello, and welcome to my web site. I am a financial professional for AXA Advisors, LLC. Wanting to help people is what first attracted me to the financial services industry, and that is what has kept me going throughout my career.

I work to help clients protect themselves, their families and their businesses from the unexpected turns life often takes, and to help guide them toward a solid financial future.

Whether you are interested in protection for your family, education funding for your children, a secure retirement or the growth of your business, I want to help you achieve your goals by designing a financial strategy specific to your needs.

If I can be of assistance to you, your family or your business in helping to make any financial goal a reality, please contact me.

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For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

HOT TOPIC: Why Watch the Employment Situation

Labor reports showed some signs of improvement in the second half of 2011. This article takes a closer look at the official reports that track employment, factors that held back job creation after the recession officially ended, and whether recent gains are enough to spark more robust growth.

Rising Popularity of Roth IRA as Retirement Vehicle

Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

Another Year, Another AMT Patch

The 2010 Tax Relief Act adjusted AMT exemption levels for 2010 and 2011 to help prevent an estimated 21 million middle-income taxpayers from being subject to the alternative minimum tax. Will Congress enact another patch for 2012?

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