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
New law will grant fiduciaries access to the digital assets of deceased or incapacitated individuals.
As the court battle over L.A. Clippers owner's trust shows, people too often set up estate plans to cope with death, not old age.
Recent Supreme Court decision preventing bankruptcy protection for these assets calls for careful planning strategies.
Analysts optimistic as long as insurers watch the credit quality of investments and rates rise gradually.
Young talents must cut their teeth on an array of tasks to raise chances for success
As employers move to lower-cost retirement options, some plans charge as much as 8% to switch.
Show Me State's action follows heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Advisers and investors need to be fully aware of contract terms to explain nuances, answer client questions.
Sam Honey, 25, knew he found the right firm to begin his career when he realized he fit…
APS, a third-party administrator, allegedly caused investors to lose $22 million
