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 JUN 17, 2012
Carriers bet on life insurance in place of annuities

Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security

Secret to getting the most money from Uncle Sam is like the secret of comedy: Timing

NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2012
VA sales slow in 2012 as insurers leave the space

Few advisers have full access to client investment info, but continue to advise anyway
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2012
Few advisers have full access to client investment info, but continue to advise anyway

78% of advisers lack access to clients' full financial pictures but continue to advise anyway

NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaches parity with indies', study says

Wirehouse pay approaching parity with indie advisers': Study
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaching parity with indie advisers': Study

50% drop in broker comp makes the case for going independent

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2012
Dilemma for Ford retirees: Monthly check or lump sum?

Goldman retirement exec joins J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2012
Goldman retirement exec joins J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services

Bill McDermott, head of defined contribution at Goldman Sachs, to lead sales at J.P. Morgan unit

Indexed annuities boast strong 1Q
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2012
Indexed annuities boast strong 1Q

Wells Fargo latest to offer fee-based VAs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2012
Wells Fargo latest to offer fee-based VAs

Firm joins the likes of LPL Financial, Commonwealth and Royal Alliance