Darla Mercado

Darla Mercado writes about retirement issues and products, including taxes, annuities and 401(k) plans. She welcomes feedback and tips from readers on interesting topics. Outside of the newsroom, Darla spends her time inline skating, biking, running and swimming. She Tweets at: @Darla_Mercado

Darla Mercado
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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2014
Supreme Court decision on 401(k) fee case could have domino effect

Where the court stands on a six-year statute of limitations could shape how fiduciaries serve retirement plans and participants.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 02, 2014
No big price increases for Lincoln National annuities

CEO Dennis Glass lays out insurer's strategy for when interest rates rise.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2014
Firms challenged to create innovative retirement income products

Successfully addressing the post-accumulation phase and providing simplicity still difficult for the industry.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 29, 2014
Finra charges SWS with improper supervision of VA transactions

SWS Financial Services charged with green-lighting variable annuity applications without proper review for suitability.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2014
Managed accounts emerging on the 401(k) scene for plan sponsors

More 401(k) participants are turning to managed accounts, but not all plan advisers believe they're a panacea. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140921/RPA2014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>View our Retirement Plan Adviser special report</a></b></i>

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2014
Variety of networks key to success for women in advisory business

Female leaders discuss how strong professional and personal connections have helped them get ahead.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Strategies arise to take advantage of new IRS after-tax rollover

Though after-tax dollars in a 401(k) can now be rolled into a Roth IRA, few employers accept such contributions.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Student loans imperil parents' retirement

Borrowing or cosigning for a child could mean debts too hard to get out from under

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2014
Advisers help clients brace for health care surprises in retirement

Though a client's potential health crisis can't be anticipated long before it comes, a plan can be sketched out.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2014
Publication of Robin Williams' trusts highlights privacy concerns

As outdated documents related to the actor's estate hit the tabloids, experts weigh in on how to keep your clients' plans confidential.