Amanda Umpierrez is the Managing Editor of 401(k) Specialist magazine. She is a financial services reporter with nearly a decade of experience and a passion for telling stories and reporting news. She is originally from Queens, New York, but now resides in Denver, Colorado.
Explaining the Misperception Behind Social Security Insolvency
A CRR at Boston College report looks at a previous survey that examines why Americans believe Social Security will cease to exist before retirement
Half of Individuals Lack Confidence with Retirement Investments
Women pre-retirees and low net worth respondents are especially susceptible to feeling uncertain, finds a report by the Western & Southern Financial Group and LIMRA
This Texas City Scored the Top Best Place to Retire
Affordability and expansive medical services were among the top reasons retirees are moving to these cities, found Moody's Analytics
Countries That Beat the U.S. in Retirement System Ranking
Netherlands won the top retirement income system while Argentina placed last in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index
As High Inflation Enters Third Year, Americans Rethink Retirement
A survey released today by MFS finds 60% of workers are reshaping their thinking around retirement
Crypto and Cybersecurity Among Top SEC Priorities for 2024
The SEC published its examination priorities for 2024 with an emphasis on cyber-resiliency, crypto assets, and emerging financial tech
‘GenNext’ Introduces New Approach to Financial and Retirement Savings
This cohort of 18-34-year-olds are highly mobile and do not anticipate the same financial or retirement stability as past generations, says Edward Jones
Women Investors Need Help with Retirement Ins and Outs
Just 52% know how to invest their savings to prepare for retirement, finds Fidelity
Senate Committee Approves Bill Expanding Retirement Plan Access to Cannabis Companies
The SAFER Banking Act would offer access to banking and financial services, including retirement plans, to the cannabis industry
Data Shows High Demand for Retirement Planning Services
Despite the fact that investors want retirement planning features, just two-thirds of advisors offer comprehensive services