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 SEP 08, 2013
Lincoln unwraps a new annuity

With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Rethinking life insurance for gays

NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
Merrill settles racial lawsuit for $160M, but little changes

Ripple effect could be felt, making advice business 'a healthier place.'

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in some states

In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
VA squeezes under scrutiny from regulators

Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Legally-married same-sex couples get retirement boost from DOL

Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Retirement benefits no longer at risk for same-sex couples

Labor Dept. ruling a boost for employers, retirement plan sponsors, 401(k) service providers.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Drastic tax changes for married gay couples

Filing joint returns could make it easier to inherit money tax-free

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2013
Bumpy road ahead

Health insurance exchanges are drawing enthusiasm and consternation from advisers. Darla Mercado sorts out the confusion. <i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/healthcare&quot;>All you need to know about the new health care laws</a>)</i>

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2013
T. Rowe bars some workers from 401(k) trading

Firm bars some from mass trading in 401(k)s.