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.
Here’s How Much Waiting Until 70 Boosts Social Security Income
A NBER study finds postponing Social Security benefits can substantially increase retirement income, yet only 10.2% delay
ESG Rule Reactions Rolling In
In the wake of Tuesday’s final rule, more organizations are applauding the DOL for keeping a “neutral” stance between ESG and non-ESG investments
Biden Administration Extends Pause on Student Loans Payments Until June
The pause comes as Biden’s student loan debt relief program has faced a roadblock of legal challenges
Can’t Maximize Retirement Contributions? Strategies to Add Without Doing the Most
While not everyone can afford to maximize their 401k or 403b contribution limits, advisors and employers can help individuals make the most out of their offerings
Early Reactions Show Praise for DOL ESG Rule
The insights and comments come as the Department of Labor announced its final rule on corporate sustainability and social factors
Protecting Retirement Portfolios in a Bear Market
Inflation worries have reached retirement portfolios, but there are ways to mitigate risk
Participants Admit Auto-Enrollment Kickstarts the Retirement Savings Journey
Principal research finds more than 8 in 10 say automatic features helped them start saving sooner
3 Key Themes Shape 2023 Retirement Outlook: T. Rowe Price
Company’s newly released report expands on the trends that will dominate the coming year
DOL Jabs ForUsAll in Latest Response Against Suit
The Department of Labor accused ForUsAll of slanting its cryptocurrency guidance from March and called on the court to dismiss the lawsuit
Workers React to Retirement Language and Imagery
Capital Group examines the way Americans respond to retirement phrases and pictures in a new study