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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New York and New Jersey advisers pitch in as storm recovery begins
NEWS RIAS NOV 02, 2012
New York and New Jersey advisers pitch in as storm recovery begins

Some open their doors to colleagues, others find remote offices.

New FPA boss Schadle walking into fiduciary feud
NEWS RIAS NOV 02, 2012
New FPA boss Schadle walking into fiduciary feud

Unifying membership amid division over business model a big obstacle

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2012
Employer-sponsored retiree benefits fading

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 28, 2012
New research shows retirees are bailing on 401(k)s earlier

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2012
Isaac just another day at the office for Gulf Coast advisers

Toughened locals keep on working through Category 1 hurricane; 'business as usual'

High-priced spread: Consultant questions insurers' take from stable-value funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2012
High-priced spread: Consultant questions insurers' take from stable-value funds

Claims profit from spreads in 401(k) funds akin to a fee; more disclosure needed

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2012
Employer-sponsored health benefits for retirees dying out

Number of companies that offer medical coverage for former workers dwindling

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2012
The Hartford's makeover centers on mutual fund push

NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2012
Long line of suitors for Genworth investment units

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2012
A better retirement withdrawal strategy — from the tax man