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 APR 07, 2014
Gay couples face tax insanity

22 states do not recognize same-sex marriage, and some require LGBT filers to complete 'dummy' federal returns. Tax year 2013 was the first of what may be many confusing filing seasons.

RETIREMENT TAX APR 07, 2014
LGBT married clients weather complicated tax season

Same-sex couples need new strategies in tough tax climate

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2014
ING becomes Voya Financial

Financial services giant finally makes its re-branding effort official

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam, Great-West Financial to combine retirement businesses

Combined companies will have $220B in assets; Putnam chief Robert Reynolds named CEO of Great-West Lifeco U.S.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
Keep a cool head when the DOL comes knocking

As the number of audits climbs, here's what could put plan sponsors at risk for scrutiny

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
401(k) fiduciary lawsuit raises questions on record keeping

A court decision sheds new light on issue of whether float income is a plan asset.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 02, 2014
New York state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Advisers urge clients to think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Think before changing health plan, advisers warn business owners

Warning: The Affordable Care Act not only spawned insurance exchanges for individuals, which went into effect earlier this month, but it also set new standards for small businesses.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2014
Advisers brace for onslaught as Tax Day nears

New tax laws mean new and perhaps unexpected liabilities for clients – and even some advisers

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
N.Y. state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Financial advisers warn you should think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal