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

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Occupy Wall Street now occupying more of Wall Street
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2011
Occupy Wall Street now occupying more of Wall Street

As hundreds milled about at Zuccotti Park today in Manhattan's Financial District, it became clear that Occupy Wall Street isn't just a young person's movement anymore. And it's gathering momentum.

Ameriprise workers sue over 401(k)s
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2011
Ameriprise workers sue over 401(k)s

A group of workers at Ameriprise Financial Inc. have filed suit in federal court against their employer, alleging that the company placed their 401(k) contributions in proprietary funds, ringing up $20 million in excess costs.

Demonstrations point to growing cynicism among future investors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2011
Demonstrations point to growing cynicism among future investors

Protesters in the Occupy Wall Street movement are giving financial advisers something else to worry about: a generation of leery, cynical investors

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2011
BlackRock's indexed target date funds aim at Vanguard, Fidelity

BlackRock Inc. may be touting its new indexed target date series, but it will face some tough competition from established players in the market.

Securities lending in 401(k)s comes under heavy fire
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2011
Securities lending in 401(k)s comes under heavy fire

Government studies show employees, bosses often unaware of practice; does it boost returns or not?

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2011
GAO skewers lending by plans

The Senate Special Committee on Aging and the Government Accountability Office have called upon the Labor Department to give employers guidance on securities-lending activities that are taking place within retirement plans

Aviva fixed-annuity shift could trigger a trend
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 28, 2010
Aviva fixed-annuity shift could trigger a trend

Aviva USA last week rolled out a series of changes to its fixed-annuity lineup, including reductions on agents' commissions and the discontinuation of one of its income riders.

NEWS RIAS NOV 23, 2010
Insurers are upping VA withdrawal benefits

Generous withdrawal benefits for variable annuities — albeit with limits — continued their comeback in the third quarter, according to a report from Ernst & Young.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 18, 2010
New York Legislature OKs bill regulating life settlements

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 28, 2010
Wells Fargo Advisors exec headed for ING