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
Most in poll say they'll be carrying substantial debt load from mortgages, cars and credit cards
With sales of deferred-income annuities up, carriers see an opportunity
Prudential's decision to raise the price tag on an already pricey VA has some B-Ds thinking twice about pushing the product. Darla Mercado reports.
Department seeking comments before proposing formal method.
More insurers are turning to structured products to protect themselves from market risk while staying in the annuity…
Axa is the latest insurer to drop aggressive VA investment options, moving customers into funds that are less volatile. The shift will affect some 500,000 policies.
Advisers rank low on list of resources pre-retirees turn to for help.
Openings also exist for support staff and back-office workers, but prospects need to be able to do the math
The next wave of litigation against 401(k) providers has arrived, with Fidelity Investments facing yet another lawsuit tied…
Former regional director replaces Chandler, who will run wealth management.
