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 13, 2013
Schwab ETF 401(k) platform has hiccup

Expected to launch in fourth quarter, platform hits regulatory snag.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2013
A doctor deconstructs the Affordable Care Act

Five questions for Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, a physician and director of financial planning at Life Planning Partners.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2013
T. Rowe bans 1,300 airline workers from trading 401(k) accounts

Group banned in an attempt to deter en-masse trading

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 11, 2013
New details on Allianz's latest annuity product

The life insurer unveiled more on its plans for the structured-product annuity in a regulatory filing this week.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 11, 2013
Some Allianz variable annuities hit with fee hikes as firm dials back

Though many clients will see fees rise for protection riders, some will experience a decrease.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2013
VA changes puzzle advisers

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2013
Watchdog Belth's Insurance Forum to cease publication

Industry gadfly to continue writing on his blog.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2013
Don't let the tax tail wag the dog

Strategies to mitigate new surtax could kick Medicare prices higher

INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 06, 2013
Surtax strategies can boost Medicare premiums

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 04, 2013
Weighing new choices for your business's health plan

The Affordable Care Act has small businesses grappling with tough choices on employee health plans