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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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2014
How to pick apart charitable trusts

The benefits of charitable trusts vary — particularly when it comes to interest rate environments

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2014
Former adviser to the stars hit with fraud charges

Financial adviser allegedly spent more than $10K on someone else's credit card

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2014
Sen. Harkin pushes privately run retirement plan

Plan would supplement pensions and 401(k)s, and would aim to provide lifetime income

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2014
Warning signs you're at risk of an audit

Earnings above a certain threshold, charitable donations or business deductions may all be red flags

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2014
Schwab debuts all-ETF 401(k) platform

Through the new innovation, participants can expect to see fund expenses at about 10 basis points or less

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving estate outright to his partner, star stuck her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Michael Jackson vs. IRS: Thriller battle over estate value

For the rich and famous, careful planning needed to keep the value of image out of Tax Man's clutches

NEWS RIAS FEB 13, 2014
Review marriage implications with same-sex couples – or be on the hook

Employee benefits and tax, retirement and estate planning must be discussed under Finra rule, compliance expert says.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2014
After long wait, Schwab's all-ETF 401(k) platform opens for business

Dealing with fractional shares proved to be tricky, but firm thinks it has the problem solved.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2014
Harsh tax environment complicates giving

Wealthy feel like giving but not all charitable vehicles created equal.