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.
TSP Millionaire Ranks Fall Off for Third Straight Time in 2022
Despite a recent strong stock performance, the Thrift Savings Plan saw its lowest number of millionaires in 2022 at 65,494
Employers Count on Financial Wellness Programs for Retention and Satisfaction
More employers determining the value of their financial wellbeing benefits by gauging worker satisfaction and retention, EBRI study finds
Providing Guidance to Investors Even More Crucial During Market Volatility
Cerulli research finds advisors need to “up their game” to better engage with clients seeking help during market turbulence
What Midterm Election Results Could Mean for Retirement Policy
The Nov. 8 midterm election will likely shape the future for Social Security and Medicare programs
Auto-Portability Receives Bipartisan Backing with House Bill
The new bicameral support increases the chances of auto-portability language being included in upcoming SECURE 2.0 legislation
New Slott-Levine Podcast Debates Both Sides of the Retirement Coin
Ed Slott and Jeffrey Levine’s new podcast show will discuss different angles of popular retirement planning topics and issues
Higher Education Employers Rank Retirement Plans as Top Priority
Research from Voya finds a majority of higher education institutions believe DC retirement plans help attract and retain employees
Allianz Life Makes Latest Guaranteed Income Solution Available to DC Plans
The new tool comes during a time when more American workers and employers want guaranteed lifetime income strategies
Americans Point to Inflation for Lack of Retirement Savings
New Bankrate report finds inflation and other reasons are keeping Americans away from contributing to their retirement goals