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.
Insurance Industry Questions Next Steps for DOL Fiduciary Rule
In light of the Department of Labor's latest fiduciary proposal, critics question whats to come for the insurance industry
House to Vote on Bill Blocking Funding for DOL’s Fiduciary Rule
The spending bill contains three key amendments that would restrict funding to the fiduciary proposal
Higher Numbers of HSAs Positioned as Retirement Savings Strategy
Annual benchmarking report by PSCA finds more employers are marketing the tool as a retirement savings vehicle
BlackRock Files for Spot Ethereum ETF
The filing of a spot ETH exchange-traded fund comes just months after BlackRock also applied for a spot bitcoin ETF back in June
Corporate Roundup: OneDigital and Principal Partnership; New Director Joins Diversitas
OneDigital and Principal offer a new retirement savings tool aimed at small businesses, and Diversitas welcomes a new director while introducing plans to rebrand
This Open Enrollment Season, Don’t Expect Workers to Review Retirement Savings
Research from Corebridge and Morning Consult finds 44% of workers will review retirement contributions while selecting workplace benefits
Opponents Slam Bipartisan Bill for ‘Fast-Tracking’ Social Security Cuts
Introduced by Sens. Joe Manchin and Mitt Romney, the Fiscal Stability Act aims to "stabilize and decrease" debt, but critics say it will accelerate cuts to the trust fund; Meanwhile, GOP candidates voice their plans for Social Security
Portability Services Network Launches Solution to Reduce Plan Leakage
Founding members include Alight Solutions, Empower, Fidelity Investments, Principal, TIAA, and Vanguard
Workers and Advisors Voice Separate Opinions on Retirement Barriers
Consumers were likelier to point to inflation and the economy as a major barrier to a comfortable retirement, whereas advisors said lack of long-term care is riskier
Women’s Retirement Savings Challenges Highlighted in TCRS Survey Report
Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies releases 23 facts about women's retirement outlooks in honor of annual survey