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.
Millennials Surpass Older Workers with Retirement Savings
New research from Vanguard finds Millennials are expected to replace nearly 60% of their pre-retirement income
Providing Financial Guidance During and After Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic and Latino communities face disproportionate impacts to their retirement and financial savings - here's how to help
Working Consumers Oblivious to HSA Benefits
Findings from Voya show that just 27% of adults know that HSAs can be used as investment vehicles
Older Workers Sense Impact of Student Loan Repayments
Growing number of workers ages 45 and up say the resurgence of student loan payments has negatively influenced their long-term financial planning
Ways and Means Advances Legislation Expanding HSA Benefits
Among the changes include increases to HSA contribution limits and eligibility expansions
New Jersey Selects Vestwell to Administer Latest State Auto-IRA
The 401(k) recordkeeper will serve as program administrator to New Jersey's Secure Choice Savings Program
Accessibility to Financial Education Key to Diverse Clients
Survey from Edward Jones finds access to financial education resources is critical for diverse clients
Due to Inflation, Workers Question Values When Financial Planning
Thrivent finds workers are at a crossroads between their financial savings and personal values
With ‘Peak 65’ Nearing, More Advisors Consider Annuities
New RetireOne and Allianz Life survey finds that more Baby Boomers cite concerns with inflation and market volatility on their retirement savings
401(k) Loans Grow as Participants Struggle with Emergency Savings
The number of participants taking 401(k) loans has increased across all age groups so far in 2023, reports T. Rowe Price