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.
Trump Signs EO Challenging Proxy Advisors Promoting ESG, DEI Investing
The executive order also accuses two major proxy advisors of promoting the social investments
Micruity Raises $20M, WIPN Introduces 2026 Board of Directors
In this week's corporate roundup, news from Micruity, WIPN, Human Interest, Voya, SAVVI Financial, NFP, Creative Planning, and more.
Employee Participation in 403(b) Plans Jumps for 2024
The annual survey from PSCA finds increases in automatic features and advice among nonprofit plans
AI Technology ‘Key Differentiator’ Among Retirement Plan Websites
Among the top rankers for website experience adopted AI features into their sites
Future Retirees Picture a Retirement ‘Filled with Adventure’ Compared to Past Generations
Workers today are also prioritizing time and health over a higher-paying career and money, Edelman Financial Engines finds
TIAA Broadens Access to Financial Advice with Latest Campaign
The rebrand aims to help educators, healthcare workers, researchers, and public servants “across all life stages” prepare for retirement
Vestwell to Acquire Accrue 401k
Accrue 401k plans—a result of Gusto’s acquisition of Guideline—are expected to move to Vestwell’s platform in early 2026
Workers Turn to Employers to Provide Paycheck-Linked Financial Guidance
SAVVI Financial research shows an increase in employees who want to understand how they can maximize paychecks
Retirement Optimism Dips Worldwide as Workers Struggle with Inflation, Reduced Education
The T. Rowe Price findings also uncovered economic and financial uncertainty among retirees and workers
Vanguard Launches Fixed Income Offering
The new ETF seeks to track the Bloomberg U.S. Universal Float Adjusted Index