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 LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2014
Jackson National unveils tiered pricing for variable annuities

Starting next Monday, the firm will apply a five-level pricing scheme for certain contracts.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Employees shy away from personalized 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers need strategies to engage otherwise reluctant participants.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2014
Advisers see rise in clients straining under college debt

A growing number of advisers are on the front lines in the battle to reduce, or at least manage, college debt for recent graduates.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2014
Financing your child's college education could imperil your retirement

A rising number of households is bearing debt for the younger generation

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2014
What top 401(k) plans do differently

A new ranking reveals which industries have the best plans — and what features set them apart.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2014
Small businesses still ailing in wake of Affordable Care Act

The ACA has helped individuals, but small business employers continue to struggle with the new law. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140831/HEALTH&quot;>Don't miss our full Health Care Planning special report.</a></b></i>

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
Great-West Financial rebranding its retirement businesses

New combinations with J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services and Putnam Investments gives the firm broader market access.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
DOL eyes brokerage windows in 401(k) plans

The agency's request for more information on the choices and disclosures available to participants could set the stage for new rule making.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2014
Fidelity quietly settles employee lawsuits

At issue was accusations the fund giant engaged in self-dealing in 401(k) plan.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2014
GAO report calls for more disclosure of managed accounts in 401(k)s

The Labor Department should require providers to share more on fees, performance and benchmarking, GAO says.