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 JUL 21, 2013
Letters to 401(k) sponsors cause adviser headaches

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2013
New York Life cuts initial deposit for annuity to attract youth

Critics say younger workers, with time on their side, don't need annuities.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2013
Life insurance would get a boost from Obama IRA cap plan

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2013
Reps responsible for variable annuity guidance: Regulators

Regulators are stressing that reps are on the hook and suitability rules apply when discussing variable annuities. Darla Mercado explains.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2013
The Hartford's rich VA buyout a lone rider

The Hartford's generous VA buyout deal is creating a buzz in the industry. Just don't expect other carriers to follow suit.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2013
Murdoch aside, advisers say most wealthy whiff on prenups

Splitting or combining assets is the key decision but it can get complicated.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2013
DOL's Borzi says fiduciary rule will be simple: clients come first

Official calls economic analysis "robust," says process is completely transparent.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 01, 2013
Fidelity target date funds draw fire from consulting firm

Center for Due Diligence says performance of fund giant's TDFs lags large competitors'

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2013
Bond market fears igniting interest in fixed annuities

The bond market's struggles have ignited investor interest in fixed annuities, though the products come with warnings, as insurers deal with the same rate pressure as bond owners.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2013
Retiree health care nut drops by $20k — but hold the parade

Economy, Medicare factor into new Fidelity forecast but decline is only temporary