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 WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY AUG 01, 2013
More moms in charge of the wallet pose opportunities, challenges for advisers

Pew finds 40% of households with kids under 18 have mothers as either sole or primary breadwinner.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2013
Same-sex couples to get estate taxes back

In New York, Gov. Cuomo announces opportunity to file for refunds.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2013
Invest in Others awards four advisers grants to bolster their causes

Charities focus on child protection, nutrition, education and genetic disorder NF.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2013
FPA reorganizes pro bono efforts

The Financial Planning Association today announced has enlisted the help of the Foundation for Financial Planning to coordinate its members pro bono efforts.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 30, 2013
Helck: Fiduciary standard can work with high-commission products

RJ exec says putting clients' interests first crucial when dealing with complex offerings

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2013
Charity rose in first half

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2013
Another VA buyback offer coming your way

Axa latest to ask contract holders to terminate existing riders; request is voluntary, however

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2013
Advisers back delay in health care law

Extra time needed to iron out complexities, prepare for coverage mandate.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2013
Plan sponsors consider small-biz impact

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 22, 2013
Higher taxes, yes, but more donating too

Year-end tax deal leads wealthy to seek shelter through charitable giving.